Gerald Eaton Obituary

Gerald E Eaton

Jun 1, 1934 - Jan 23, 2025

Norwalk

Gerald E. Eaton, 90, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

He was born June 1, 1934, in Castalia to the late Lowell E. and Ruby E. (Boss) Eaton. He grew up in Norwalk while attending Main Street School, graduating in 1952. He enlisted and served in the US Navy, where he received training in aviation electronics, then spent his time servicing electronic equipment on Navy planes in Patuxent River, Maryland Naval Air Station, on the USS Coral Sea carrier. Upon completing his active-duty time in the Navy, he enrolled at Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana, studying electrical engineering and graduated in 1960. The same time he graduated from college he married his fiancé, Bertine Potter of Wakeman. He began working at Clevite in Milan and worked in various engineering and management positions over the next 29 years, and retired as director of engineering.

While residing in Wakeman both he and his wife became avid golfers, enjoyed sail boating, and camping in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. Upon his wife's retirement in 1991, they moved to condo living in Norwalk. This allowed for them to spend the winter months in South Carolina, where they enjoyed golfing with their friends from many states and Canada. During retirement they also enjoyed traveling, going on many trips throughout the United States, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nova Scotia.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bertine (Potter) Eaton; nephews, Steve (Diane) France and Scott (Kathy) France; and niece, Susan (Mark) Finnegan; and sister, Beverly France.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell; mother, Ruby; and stepfather, Stan Lathrop.

Visitation will be Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. until celebration of life service at noon at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, with pastor Janet Ross officiating. Private interment will be at a later date in Wakeman Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857.