Gerald Joseph Junk

Gerald “Gerry” Junk 74 of Avilla passed away on February 14, 2023 at PRMC with his loving wife of 52 years and his 3 daughters by his side.

Born on November 18, 1948 in Fort Wayne to Cletus and Dorothy (Urbine) Junk. On September 12, 1970 he married Sharon Perry in Fort Wayne. On September 17, 1986 he received a heart transplant. He never took for granted the gift he was given at a second chance of life.

Gerry loved to spend his summers on Big Long Lake in Lagrange county. His greatest joy was boat rides and watching his family grow at the lake over the years. He loved watching his great grandkids running and jumping off the end of the pier. Gerry will be remembered as an honorable, loving, and generous man to his family, friends, and all of his car auction buddies.

He is survived by his wife Sharon. His 3 daughters: Jenny(Martin) Junk, Sandy Junk, Shelly(Bob) Kage. His 5 grandkids: David(Jaydan) Keller-Hirst, Ryane Woehnker, Lacey(Zach) Aldrich, Payton(Joe) Butler, and Brady Butler. His 5 great grandkids: Avery and Perry Woehnker and Lillie, Lane, and Laila Aldrich. With his 6 great grandchild Ella, due in March. His sisters:  Patty Kelly, Eleanor(Dick) McBride, Janet Peden, and Nancy(Pat) Murphy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Don Junk.

Visitation will be Friday February 17 at Thomas Funeral Home in Garrett from 2-8 with the Rosary at 7:30. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 18 at 11:00 AM with calling an hour before at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Burial will take place immediately following at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett.