Gerald (Red) Raymond Fitzwater age 85 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Lincoln. He was born on June 17, 1927 in Kellerton, Iowa to Ernie and Grace (McClain) Fitzwater. Red owned and operated several full service gas stations, including Red’s Skelly. He retired from Lincoln Public Schools.
Red is survived by his son, Mitchell Fitzwater of Lincoln; son, Jim Sparks of Lincoln; daughter, Paula (Mike) Hardesty of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Harley Hardesty. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Harley.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
The graveside service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Dear Pam and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father.
May you find peace by remembering him in life.
Sincerely, Janet