Don Gerard Stuart

Don Gerard Stuart obituary, Louisville, KY

Don Gerard Stuart

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Don Stuart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Bardstown on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Don Gerard Stuart, 85, of Louisville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

He was born on March 5, 1940 in Louisville to the late Addie Smith Stuart and Harry Stuart.

He worked as a Pressman for Standard Gravure, retiring after 30+ years and was a member of the Bluegrass Beagle Club for over 50 years.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Jean Hopewell Stuart; and daughter, Daria Ann Stuart.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Stuart (Alaina Miller); grandchildren, Kathryn Stuart, Rachel Miller and Eric Ford; brother, Harry Stuart; sisters, Margaret Bennett and Mary Wilbert; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home 3800 Bardstown Road with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

Send Flowers

Only 4 hours left for delivery to next service.