Gerald Paul Koerner

Gerald Paul Koerner, age 74, of Loganville, Georgia, entered into rest on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Joyce Ann Koerner; three daughters & sons-in-law, Pamela & Nigel Neely, Lori & John Ehrlich, and Cynthia & Gregory Nolan; two sons & daughters-in-law, Preston & Jennifer Koerner and Michael & Stacy Koerner; ten grandchildren, Christopher, Paul, Jessica, Jonathan, Aaron, Jacob E., Rachel, Jacob C., Sean, and Jared; two great grandchildren, Tori Marie and Ariel; brother & sister-in-law, James & Toni Koerner and brother, Edward Koerner; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul and his brother, Ronald. Gerald Koerner was born on August 8, 1938 in Pontiac, Illinois to Evelyn Hamilton Koerner and Paul Matthew Koerner. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a Passenger Service Agent (Red Coat) with Delta Airlines after 25 years of service. He loved watching FOX News, kayaking, and was deeply devoted to his family. Gerald was known for his sense of humor and how well he could embellish a story. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Mr. Koerner will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Military Honors. Pastor Joe Hughes will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service at the funeral home, and friends are invited to a reception at the home of Gerald and Joyce Koerner after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that Memorial Gifts be made to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Gerald Paul Koerner. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel, 3705 Hwy. 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.Read Obituary