Gerald Guimond
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Gerald J. Guimond, 80, of Aurora, died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at CHI – St. Francis in Grand Island. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 12 p.m. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Wanda and Don Salmon officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11 a.m until service time at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Aurora Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Christian Motorcyclists Assoc., Wounded Warriors, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.
Gerald was born on December 31, 1940 in Lynn, MA to Oscar and Vera (Cantrell) Guimond. Gerald grew up in Lynn, and when he was 17 years-old he enlisted into the United States Army. He would serve his country for over 17 years, and was honorably discharged in 1975. While serving in the Army he was a Machinist Repairman, and served in Vietnam. He also received the Motor Vehicle Drivers Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Sharpshooter Badge. He attended college for Motel Management, then he went back to school for air conditioning and refrigeration. On December 24, 1995 Gerald married Lois Sweet in Arizona. They made their home in Aurora, as well as wintered in Arizona for several years. While in Aurora, Gerald drove truck for George Brothers out of Sutton and Crete Trucking.
Gerald was a member of the American Legion in Clifton, Kansas and also the Aurora American Legion. He enjoyed playing poker, fishing, and most importantly spending time with his kids, grandkids, and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lois of Aurora, his children; Carol Green of Tonopah, AZ, Wanda (Don) Salmon of Central City, Tammy Andersen of David City, Lia (Michael) Smith of Holdrege, and Michelle Shadric of AZ, 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son; Gerald Guimond, Jr., infant brother, and twin sisters.
