Gerald L. Shidaker Obituary
The memory of Gerald L. Shidaker of South Bend, Indiana, who passed away on May 13, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald L. Shidaker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald R. Shidaker and Helen P. Shidaker (Bucher); his wife Ann E. Musialik of Adalbert's Church; and his brother Thomas M. Shidaker. He is survived by: his sister-in-law JoAnne Shidaker of Frederic, WI; and his nieces and nephews, Amy Nixon (Joshua) of Minneapolis, MN, Suzanne Musialik, Thomas J. Shidaker (Angel) of South Bend, IN and George Musialik of Elkhart, IN.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Adalbert Catholic Church (2505 W Grace St, South Bend, IN 46619). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at the St. Joseph Cemetery (24980 IN-2, South Bend, IN 46619).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynch Syndrome advocacy organization Alive and Kick'n at https://www.aliveandkickn.org.
