John Walter Gerwig Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Walter Gerwig of Dallas, Texas, born in Charleston, West Virginia, who passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Walter Gerwig to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Col. John W. Gerwig and Julia Droullard Gerwig; and his sister Kathleen Gerwig Houston of McKinney, TX.. He is survived by : his wife Kim Dowell Gerwig; his stepchildren, Jacob Olgreen (Vanessa) of Mesquite, TX, Campbell Dowell IV and Elizabeth Dowell of Dallas, TX; his former life partner Peggy Shilling Gerwig of McKinney, TX; his sons, Todd Shilling Gerwig (Typhony) of Denton, TX and John Walter Gerwig III of McKinney, TX; his sister Susan Gerwig Penney of Seattle, WA.; and his grandchildren, Willow Gerwig of Texas, Tyler Gerwig of Texas, Tanner Gerwig of Texas, Tessa Gerwig of Texas and Alexander Hancock of Texas. He is also survived by niece and four nephews.

In lieu of flowers, John' his family would appreciate contributions in his memory to the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation, 10 New King Street, Suite 202, White Plains, NY 10604.