Gerald G. Gibbs
July 26, 2013
Gerald G. Gibbs Jr., 88, of Elbridge, N.Y., passed away peacefully with family at his side at Van Duyn Home and Hospital on Friday July 26, 2013. Gerald was married to his beloved wife Anna (Wachendorfer) for over 65 years. Anna was the wind beneath his wings as he entered into heaven. Gerald, born in 1924 in Westfield, N.Y., is survived by wife Anna, sons Gerald (Eileen) of Bluffton, S.C., Jeffrey of Syracuse, Stanton (Carol) of Syracuse, Steven (Sharon) of Clay, N.Y., Kevin of Central Square, N.Y., daughter Mary (Jim) of Fulton, N.Y. as well as 14 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Gerald served with pride in the U.S. Army in post-war Germany where he met and married his beloved German "Fraulein", Anna Wachendorfer. He went on to spend several productive years in retail management. In retirement, Gerald has traveled the country with Anna and has been back to Germany on numerous occasions. He has enjoyed his favorite N.Y. Yankees, Buffalo Bills and S.U. sports teams and being with family. In younger days, Gerald was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in Canada while vacationing with the family. There are no calling hours and services are private. Burial in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com
Gerald G. Gibbs Jr., 88, of Elbridge, N.Y., passed away peacefully with family at his side at Van Duyn Home and Hospital on Friday July 26, 2013. Gerald was married to his beloved wife Anna (Wachendorfer) for over 65 years. Anna was the wind... View Obituary & Service Information