SUDBURY: Gerald L. Halterman, 95, died peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2016 following a period of declining health.
He was born in Carbondale, IL on March 13, 1921 the son of the late Thomas M. Halterman and Lois (McSparin) Halterman.
He is survived by his wife Domenica Florence (Bianco) Halterman of Sudbury. Father of David L. Halterman and his wife Maryann of Westborough; Ronald F. Halterman and his wife Linda of Uxbridge and Glenn E. Halterman of Northborough. Brother of Edward E. Halterman of Columbus, OH; Dr. Charles T. Halterman of Anna, IL; Rev. Ruth E. Milgate of Indianapolis, IN and the late Dr. Harold G. Halterman and Earl F. Halterman. His first wife Rosalie H. (Sharpe) Halterman died on December 14, 2005. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Gerald had been a resident of Framingham for over 65 years and recently resided in Sudbury. He was a graduate of Amherst College with the Class of 1947 and was Class Secretary.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1939 and did his recruit training in San Diego aboard the USS Oklahoma for 18 months in the 4th and C Division. As a Yeoman 3rd Class, he transferred to NYD Pearl Harbor 14th NavDist Communications Office and witnessed, on December 7, 1941, the Japanese attack from the top floor of the USN Receiving Station near fleet landing.
Gerald retired after over 35 years of dedicated service from the Missile Systems Division at Raytheon where he retained various administrative and engineering positions. He received a letter from President Reagan upon his retirement from working decades at Raytheon. He served as Vice President of SMARC for several years He was a Pearl Harbor historian and his passion was educating others about the importance of protecting our freedom through public speaking events. He always shared with family and friends that his life was spared at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 to enjoy a wonderful family and a special son, Glenn. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing with family and friends.
After being widowed, he found love again and married Florence on October 2, 2008. They resided at Orchard Hill at Sudbury. He will be sadly missed.
Visitations will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (Off Rte. 30), Wayland.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Interment will be held at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at 11:00 with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that memorial donations in Gerald’s memory may be sent to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.