Gerald R. Kietzman, of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 at the VNA Horton Hospice Center. He was 61.

He was born Feb. 19, 1945 in Gary to Leroy and Marcella (Gallien) Kietzman, who preceded him in death.

On Sept. 30, 1975 in Penn., he married Carol Hassenplug, who survives.

Gerald graduated from Wirt High School. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from U.S. Steel in 2003 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the VFW. He loved his family and friends.

He is also survived by two brothers, Leroy of Bahrain, Kenneth of Lake Station; two sisters, Joanne Decker of LaPorte, Janice Blankman of Crown Point and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Angelcrest Crematory at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso.

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Posted 12/22/2006