Gerald L. Sigler

Gerald L. Sigler, age 73, of Coldwater, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born July 17, 1942 in Dayton to the late Milton & Ruth (Litmer) Shirley.  On March 25, 1961 he married Nancy (Myers) and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by five children, Jerry & Caci Sigler of Orange Park, Florida, Kim & Chris Stachler of Celina, Karen & Chris Moran of Celina, Tony & Pam Sigler of Geneva, Indiana and Roger & DeAnna Sigler of Coldwater; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Lois & Buzz Chamblee of Texas and Linda & Ken Firestone of Arizona; and in-laws: Carol Grant of West Carrolton, Pat & Bob O’Grady of Dayton, and Ron & Brenda Myers of Dayton. He is preceded in death by a son Mark and in laws Barb & Les Morgan.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council #1991, American Legion post #470, and V.F.W. post #5135. Gerald served in the US Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and was a plank owner of that ship. He always enjoyed his grandchildren, talking (he never knew a stranger), eating cookies (any kind), camping and fishing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Friends may call from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Monday and from 9 to 10 AM on Tuesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences can be left at hogenkampfh.com.