Gerard E Zichterman

Gerard "Jerry" E. Zichterman, 87, of Sunnyvale, surrounded by loving family, went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2016. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 17,1928 to Gerben and Anna (Booden) Zichterman, the third of six children. After graduating from Kalamazoo High School, he enlisted in the Navy for two years. He then attended Illinois Institute of Technology where he earned an Electrical Engineering degree.  While in college, Jerry joined the Ethical Society and during the summer following his freshman year, attended the Encampment for Citizenship in New York. It was here that he met his future bride and love of his life, Josephine "Jo" Mastaj. Two years later, on June 23, 1951 they were married and lived in Chicago until he graduated in 1953. The following year, they moved to North Hollywood, California where Jerry worked for Hughes Aircraft. Their first daughter was born there. In 1956, with a job offer from Lockheed, the young family moved to Sunnyvale, Ca into the same house they have lived in for almost 60 years. They were blessed with three more children and eight grandchildren. Jerry lived a life of love, devoted to God, his wife, his children and his community. His selfless nature led him to serve at his church, St. Luke Lutheran, and the Northwest Y Service Club. He has left a legacy of love to all who have known him and an incredible example of what it truly means to live a full life.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 14 2019, 21:21:56 UTC