Gerald Witry

Gerald “Big Wit” Witry, age 83. Beloved husbad of Joan (nee Dozier) for 57 years. Cherished father of Brenda Witry, Laura(Luke) Bailey, Matthew (Mary Pat), Julianna (James) Merkle and just like a father to Daniel Welch. Loving grandfather of Kenneth, Erin, Brianne, Caitlin, Nicholas, Jordan and Jenna. Dearest brother of Doreen (Norbert) Sanders and Loretta (the late Frank) Cosgrove. Fond brother in law of Joseph and Betty Moran. Lifetime friend of Marie and the late Frank Jagiella. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Little All-American Football Player of Loras College and drafted by the Chicago Cardinals. Member of Chicago 16 inch Softball Hall of Fame. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home to St. Patricia Church for 10AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410