Gerald Junior Heiser, 92, of the Twin Lakes community in Burlington, NC, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
Gerald was born January 23, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to Joe and Mae Heiser. Gerald graduated from Ohio Northern University as a Pharmacist and owned Northfield Drug in Northfield, OH.
Gerald is survived by his sons, Daryl Heiser and wife Gayle of Cleveland, OH, Kevin Heiser and wife Sharron of Tampa, FL, and Craig Heiser of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Callie Heiser (Jeremy Burn) and Casey Richman (Joseph), both of Denver, CO; and great-granddaughters, Penelope and Eloise Richman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Heiser, and sister, Phyllis Buchler.
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2205 South Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215

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