Gerald McArter of Brussels passed away peacefully at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Born in Morris Township on Oct. 21, 1933, Gerald was in his 82nd year.
Gerald was the beloved husband of 41 years to Ruth (Jewell). He was the dear stepfather of Doug Huether, Brussels and Greg and Dinny Huether, Listowel, the dear brother of Donna Fischer, Mel and Lois McArter and Dorothea and Oscar Ducharme and a loving step-grandfather to Bill and Angel Huether, Annette Burgers, and Greg and Mandi Huether. Gerald was also loved by his many nieces, nephews and great-step-grandchildren.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents John and Elsie (Beirness) McArter, his brothers Jim McArter and Murray McArter and brother-in-law Roy Fischer.
Gerald was a very hard worker and loved agriculture and farming, a true steward of the land, equally adept at construction, welding and mechanics.
Friends were received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service which was conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. Pastor Sandra Cable officiated. Interment took place at Brussels Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be left at www.schimanskifamilyfuneral home.com