Mr. Gerry M. Hizer, 75, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday evening, Sept. 4, 2022, at his home.

A second generation, life-long farmer with great passion for agriculture, Gerry was the founder of the Hizer Farms Partnership. He was also the President of Hizer Farms Feed and Grain Transit Company. Gerry was proud to oversee the Hizer farming operations with the assistance of his sons Brett and Scott. Together they planted corn and soybeans annually. He was looking forward to the harvest of 2022 ready to begin in a few weeks. The family also operates a full turn key hog operation.

Left to cherish Gerry's memory are his wife, Mary Ann; a daughter, Chera Robbins of Logansport; two sons, Brett Hizer and wife Kim of Kewanna, Scott Hizer and wife Renee of Kewanna; a sister Darla Mattice and husband Jim of Dayton, Ohio; five grandchildren, Garrick Robbins, Chelsi Clark and husband Hunter, Karah Baumgardner and husband Trever, Brock Hizer, Blain Hizer and wife Brittany; three great-grandchildren, Aspynn Hizer, Casynn Hizer, Truett Clark, with two more blessings due to arrive in February and May 2023; nieces and nephews Darryl, Kim and Kristin; his blended family also includes son Chuck Smith and wife Janine and grandchildren, Taylor Smith, Michael Smith, Christopher Smith, Madison Smith, Megan Smith, Maya Tagoe, Frankie Tagoe, Bradley Keller and Lance Keller.

A celebration of the life of Mr. Gerry M. Hizer will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Todd Wilson will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 8645 Guion Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, or The James F. Talbott VFW Post # 1121, 507 Railroad St., Kewanna, Indiana 46939. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.