April 26, 2019 at 6:01 p.m.
Gerald Loyd
May 30, 1928-April 23, 2019
Gerald Leon Loyd, 90, of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Lutheran Life Villages.
He was born May 30, 1928, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Bert and Wilma (Bechdolt) Loyd. He served as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 241, Marine Corps League, VFW, DA, and the Chosen Frozen-Few.
He retired in 1986 from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier after 33 years. He had also worked for Trainers Service Station for 20 years and Sherry Lab for 5 years.
Gerald was a very active member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where he served in many capacities, was a member of NALC #116 and NARF, and was a Boy Scout Leader for many years.
Surviving are his sons William H. (Yuko) Loyd of Cibolo, Texas, Brian T. Loyd of Fort Wayne, Donald S. (Bruce Jones, deceased) Loyd of Fort Wayne and David P. (Jennifer) Loyd of Broomfield, Colorado; daughters Nancy M. Loyd of Cleveland, Ohio, Louise A. (Ron, deceased) Kline of Fort Wayne and Barbara J. (Rick Wagner, fiancé) Clemens of Lyndhurst, Ohio; grandchildren Carlton Clemens, Julie Loyd, Nick Clemens and Lucy Loyd; and great-grandchild Landen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Loyd; son Robert L. Loyd; brother George Loyd; and sisters Virginia Zimmerman and Mary Ann Stoltz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials in Gerald's memory may be made to Honor Flight.
Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Loyd family.
He was born May 30, 1928, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Bert and Wilma (Bechdolt) Loyd. He served as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 241, Marine Corps League, VFW, DA, and the Chosen Frozen-Few.
He retired in 1986 from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier after 33 years. He had also worked for Trainers Service Station for 20 years and Sherry Lab for 5 years.
Gerald was a very active member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where he served in many capacities, was a member of NALC #116 and NARF, and was a Boy Scout Leader for many years.
Surviving are his sons William H. (Yuko) Loyd of Cibolo, Texas, Brian T. Loyd of Fort Wayne, Donald S. (Bruce Jones, deceased) Loyd of Fort Wayne and David P. (Jennifer) Loyd of Broomfield, Colorado; daughters Nancy M. Loyd of Cleveland, Ohio, Louise A. (Ron, deceased) Kline of Fort Wayne and Barbara J. (Rick Wagner, fiancé) Clemens of Lyndhurst, Ohio; grandchildren Carlton Clemens, Julie Loyd, Nick Clemens and Lucy Loyd; and great-grandchild Landen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Loyd; son Robert L. Loyd; brother George Loyd; and sisters Virginia Zimmerman and Mary Ann Stoltz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials in Gerald's memory may be made to Honor Flight.
Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Loyd family.
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