Gerald L. Schiermeyer, 98, of Seven Lakes and formerly Warrenton, Virginia, died at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Friday, Feb. 2. Born in Superior, Aug. 6, 1925, he was the son of the late William and Martha (Grummert) Schiermeyer.

After his high school graduation from a one room schoolhouse, Gary went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the family farm in Nebraska and soon attended the University of Nebraska, earning his bachelor of science in agriculture in 1956.

Gary married Susan Brown of Lincoln, Nebraska, and soon took a job with Civil Service, a career that lasted 30 years. His career would move the family from Nebraska to the state of Washington and onto Washington, D.C. before his retirement in 1984. Gary found a beautiful property just outside Warrenton, Virginia, with a bold stream running through. On June 18, 1978, he married June Ann Dowalo and soon built their dream home; eventually had a barn raising with family and friends and continued working his beloved Shorthorn cattle for more than 25 years. Gary was also a charter member of Alpha Gamma Sigma, a member of the UN Block and Bridle club, and a longtime member of the American Shorthorn Association.

In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by his son, Mark; brother, Harvey; and sisters, Viola Houston and Eileen Weber.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, June Schiermeyer, of West End, North Carolina. He was the father of Scott Schiermeyer, Barry Schiermeyer and Lisa Pittella; stepfather to Terry Kochniarczyk and Susan Bragg. He was the grandfather of Heather, Christopher, Joshua, Olivia, Tara, Grant, Andre, Jared and Bruno; great-grandfather of Aysia and Rowan; and great-great grandfather of Aubree.

His funeral will be held at the Boles Funeral Home at 2 p.m., on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at http://www.BB Home.com.