Justin James Gerald

Justin J. Gerald 35, Culver, Indiana and formerly of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 10:48 A.M. Thursday, December 21, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana.

He was born on March 25, 1988 in Rochester, Indiana, the son of Brian Heith Gerald and Kimberly (Bilby) Green.

Justin had worked in manufacturing earlier in life in the R.V Industry and was currently working for A.K. Industries in Plymouth, Indiana. He attended New Song Church in Plymouth. He enjoyed camping, fishing, floating the Tippecanoe River, tinkering, working in the garage with his children, admiring the stars and sunsets and was an avid University of Michigan fan. Justin will be remembered as an optimistic, energetic, passionate person who was always eager to help others.

Survivors include his fiance, best friend, Beth Rose Kneifel, Culver, Indiana, mother, Kimblery (Jamie) Green, Rochester, Indiana, father, Brian (Keli) Gerald, Rochester, Indiana, children, Lillian Gerald, Rochester, Indiana, Wesley Gerald, Rochester, Indiana, Kabel Stahl, Warsaw, Indiana, Kaelyn Gerald, Culver, Indiana, Kaedyn Gerald, Culver, Indiana, step children, Makyna Kneifel, Culver, Indiana, Kynedi Ogle, Culver, Indiana, brothers, Kameron Green, Rochester, Indiana, James Green, Rochester, Indiana, Brant Gerald, Rochester, Indiana, Devan Gerald, Indianapolis, Indiana, Tristan Gerald, Duluth, Georgia, grandparents, Barb (Brad) Tam, Rochester, Indiana, Mary Ellen Bilby, Rochester, Indiana, Karen  Miller, Rochester, Indiana. Preceding Justin in death were his grandfathers, Richard Gerald and Bob Miller.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 29, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at Zimmerman Bros Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justin Gerald Memorial Fund.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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