Gerald was a devoted supporter of 4-H. He adopted many
4-H members into his family and they knew him simply as “Grandpa.” He had the amazing ability to turn work into fun-always greeting everyone with a joke as he enjoyed making others laugh. During the fair, Gerald encouraged 4-H members to do their best before they stepped into the show ring as he watched and cheered. Gerald was a big part of the McDonough County Fair and is greatly missed.
Pictured to the left is Gerald's family. Accepting his award in his honor is his daughter Theresa Nell and wife Esther Heaton.