Gerald D. Gast, 72, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018, in Shawano. Gerald was born in Shawano on Aug. 24, 1945, son of the late Arthur William and Ruth (Sindberg) Gast Sr. Gerald graduated from Shawano High School in 1963. He was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and loved going out to eat at the Gathering with his family.
Gerald is survived by four children, Lori, Julie, Andrew and Jessica; eight grandchildren; one brother, Timothy (Kathy) Gast, of Shawano; two sisters, Barbara Hudson, of North Carolina, and Patricia Liberus, of Haiti; his sisters-in-law, Patricia Gast, of Green Bay, and Virginia Gast, of Tomah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Arthur Jr., William and James.
Private family services will be held. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Maple Lane for the wonderful care given to Gerald.