Gerald E. Stayer, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

He was born April 25, 1933, in Whitley County, to Ernest D. and Etha Lovell (Druley) Stayer. On Oct. 1, 1955, he married Phyllis Sims.

He worked at Controls, North Manchester, for 35 years. He served in the US Army in the Korean War. He was a member of Missionary Church, North Manchester, and a life member of Moose, North Manchester, and past member of American Legion Post #286, North Manchester. Gerald enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Stayer, North Manchester; one son: Brian (Marjory) Stayer, North Manchester; three daughters: Gail Stayer, North Manchester; Diana (Steve) Music, North Manchester; Elaine Fletcher, North Manchester; two brothers: Frank (Imogene) Stayer, Kendallville; Everett (Dorothy) Stayer, Huntington; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Pastor Dan Binkley will officiate. Burial in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Gerald Stayer, memorial contributions may be given to Missionary Church, 806 E. SR 114, North Manchester, IN 46962 or American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005.

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