Obituary of Gerald Richard Showerman

Mr. Gerald Richard Showerman, 68, of Stone Arabia Street, Nelliston, New York died, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Little Falls Hospital. Born on January 2, 1944 in the Town of Minden, NY, he was the son of Ralph Frasier Showerman, Sr. and Irene Smith Showerman. He was a graduate of Fort Plain High School and was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Showerman was a truck driver, most recently working for Champagne Trucking in Albany, NY. He spent the last 4-5 years in retirement. He was of Lutheran faith. Mr. Showerman was predeceased by his son, Mark Showerman in 2006. Mr. Showerman is survived by his sisters, Alice Frederick of Palatine Bridge, NY, Terry Arduini of Fort Plain, NY, Robin Stolts of North Carolina; brother, Ralph Showerman of Candor, NY; and granddaughter, Alexis Showerman of Fort Plain, NY. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY with Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 12:00-1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Fort Plain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Mr. Gerald R. Showerman may be made to the Charity of One's Choice.