Gerald L. "Jerry" Fortwendel's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Troy, Indiana

Gerald L. "Jerry" Fortwendel

December 4, 1953 - July 23, 2026 (72 years old)

Troy, Indiana

Gerald L. "Jerry" Fortwendel's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Troy, Indiana

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Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home

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Gerald L. "Jerry" Fortwendel

December 4, 1953 - July 23, 2026 (72 years old)

Troy, Indiana

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Gerald L. Fortwendel Obituary

The passing of Gerald L. Fortwendel of Troy, Indiana occurred on July 23, 2026. Gerald, born on December 4, 1953, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cletus Fortwendel and Hazel Fortwendel (Howe). He is survived by: his wife Susie of Troy; his children, Kevin Fortwendel of Chicago and Amy Carter (Jeff) of Carmel; his granddaughters, Ava and Jenna; and his siblings, Cletus Jr. Fortwendel (Sarah) of Cullowhee, Tony Fortwendel (Angie) of Evanston, Tim Fortwendel (Sherri) of Evanston, Indiana, Annette Doherty (Kevin) of Jeffersonville and Martha Cutrell (Randy) of Evanston. He is also survived by 2 nieces and 11 nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Pius Church Cemetery Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home



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July 31

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St. Pius Catholic Church

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July 31

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St. Pius Catholic Church

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