Jerry Gatrell

Jerry Richard "Dick" Gatrell, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his home.

Jerry was born in Guernsey County on December 17, 1942, the son of the late Samuel Gatrell and Goldie (Mayhew) Spencer.

Jerry served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant (E-6), was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, completed four tours in Vietnam, and worked as a truck driver in the oil field. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends, and he was also a farmer and mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Violet Gatrell; his daughter, Ruthanne Gatrell; and his siblings, Robin Spencer, Jim Gatrell, Ed Gatrell, Tom Gatrell and Duke Gatrell.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Gatrell of Fort Wayne, IN and Kevin Gatrell of Norwich; his son-in-law, Nick Waller; also his adopted children, Terry Gatrell of New Concord and Missy Yoho of New Concord; his brothers, Bob Gatrell and companion Mary Duryee of Cuba, MO, Terry Gatrell of Quaker City, and Butch (Debi) Gatrell of Lore City; his sister, Brenda (Rob) Smith of Satsuma, FL; his brother, Alan Gatrell of Oxford, NC; his grandchildren, John, Sarah, Chad, Tara, Dylan, and Javen; his great-grandchildren, Iness, Eva, Hunter, and Alister; and his friends.

Visitation will be held at Thorn-Black Funeral Home in Cambridge, Saturday November 7, 2026, from 11AM to 1PM with the service to start at 1PM. Burial to follow at Guernsey Memory Gardens.