Gerald D. Girt, 92, of Navarre, passed away at his residence, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Gerald was born on May 13, 1929, in Massillon the son of the late Jesse and Elma (Fichter) Girt. He was a lifelong resident of Navarre and a 1947 graduate of Navarre High School. He was a United States Navy veteran and served our country during the Korean Era. Gerald retired from N&W Railroad in 1988 after 34 years of service. He was a member of V.F.W. Post # 5047. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Foster) Girt, whom he shared 70 years of marriage; his children, Jesse Girt and Roxanne Carman; grandchildren, Melanie (Mike) Warner and Jerry Carman; great-grandchildren, Jesse, Will, Trinity, Zac, Hailee, and JR; sisters, Shirley Siblia, and Barbra (Gilbert) Johnson; and brother, Steven (Suzette) Girt. A Celebration of Gerald’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Interment will follow at East Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either, Alzheimer’s Association or Aultman Hospice. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Paquelet Funeral Home
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Paquelet Funeral Home
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