John Gerald Pickard Obituary

We bid farewell to John Gerald Pickard (Elkhart, Indiana), born in Ilion, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 27, 2025 at the age of 76. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Gerald Pickard to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Grover Pickard and Gertrude Margaret Robinson Pickard; his siblings, Thomas O. Pickard and Rachel Pickard Beriman; his foster sister Linda Devine; and his stepsister Ruth Hannah.

He is survived by: his wife Frances Pickard of Granger; his children, Kristi Pickard of Granger, John Pickard Jr. (Katie) of Elkhart and Joe Pickard of Binghamton; his grandchildren, Emery Pickard, Lewis Pickard, Oliver Pickard, Camden Pickard and Alison Pickard; and his nieces and nephews, Ken Pickard (Kim), Elsie Pickard Watson (Donald), Thomas Pickard (Justina), Ellen Pickard Mclean (Randy), Michelle Button (Donnie), Lori Sagaguchi (Bradley), Misty Lou Finch (Jeff), Sharon Sarauw, Joe Devine, Donna Staub (PJ), Dawn Hagerman, Melissa McMahon (Kris), Traci Rought and Teressa Sura (Anthony).

In lieu of flowers it is John's wishes that donations be made to any local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club.