Gerald Gottner (Jerry)

Jerry was an avid fisherman and hunter all his life. His other activities were his three grandsons. Jerry's career included working as the chief of design at Pratt & Whitney for over 35 years. After his retirement, Jerry and his wife Liz established their business, Golden Pawn, in Stuart, FL.

Jerry was a loving husband, life companion, brother, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Liz Wasko Gottner; parents, Waldo and Clara Gottner; brothers, Bill, Ray, and Don Gottner.

He was survived by his children, Greg Gottner (Barbara) and Michele Ring; companion, Lee Evanchek; siblings, Mary Polich (Larry) and Bernie Gottner (Eileen Burtle); grandchildren, David (Veronica), T.J. and Tyler, step grandchildren, Aaron Cabrera, Collin English, Denex English; great grandchildren, Carter and Penelope Gottner.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, from 5 to 7pm, with a prayer service following at 7pm. A

Funeral Mass will be held at 10am, on Tuesday, September 9, at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 10970 State Rd A1A, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

The family is eternally grateful to Hospice of Palm Beach County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, https://hpbcf.org/donation