Gerard J. Delinger, 65, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Private family services will be held. He will be laid to rest in Oakdale Memorial Gardens. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Gerard was born on September 11, 1952 to Ralph and Mary (Connelly) Delinger in Davenport, Iowa. He loved watching NASCAR in his spare time. Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Lee (Gloria) Delinger, Catherine Schmeisser, and Linda Bundy; sister-in-law, Barbara Delinger; and son, Matthew Delinger. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Donald Delinger, Marilyn McAnich, Edwin Delinger, and Pat Wilsey.