Gospel Preacher Gerry Sandusky Obituary (1949

Gospel Preacher Gerry Wayne Sandusky, age 72, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on March 9, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Carl E. Sandusky and Peggy Jo Edmon Sandusky Roach. Raised in Louisville, he graduated in 1968 from Dupont Manuel High School where he played football. He then attended Jefferson Community College. Gerry loved motorcycles and he caught the interest of a young lady to go on a date with the promise of a ride on his bike. On August 4, 1969, Gerry was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Elizabeth Diane Bradshaw. This happy union of 52 years was blessed with three sons, John, Scott and Matt. On May 29, 1969, Gerry was inducted into the United States Army in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of Sergeant E-5 serving in the Fifth U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. While in service, he graduated from the First Battalion 68th Artillery Recondo School on April 10, 1970. He was trained as a missile crew and on June 12, 1970 was awarded a noncommissioned officer from the Seventh United States Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy. He received his certificate of achievement from the Seventh Corps of the United States Army for his outstanding meritorious service while serving as the organizational maintenance test station section chief in Battery C, 5th Battalion, 73rd Artillery. Sergeant Sandusky continued to receive many certificates and awards for his service in the Army and his last award was for his service in the 5th Sergeant Missile Battalion 73rd Field Artillery. He was honorably discharged on December 23, 1971, at Fort Sil, Oklahoma receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He remained in the Reserves until being discharged on May 28, 1975. He worked early in life at International Harvester building tractors in Louisville, Kentucky. Gerry and Diane moved to Madison in 1976 and settled into the community. Gerry then became a gospel preacher for the North Madison Church of Christ and served that congregation for the next 45 years. He also spent 36 years traveling to third world countries where he preached and helped those in need. He also traveled to India, Africa, England, Cuba, Hong Kong, and Italy. Gerry had a passion for studying the Word of God, helping and loving children, being around motorcycles and woodworking, plus was great at demolition and construction. Gerry never met a stranger. His award winning smile and loving nature developed long lasting friendships and ministries. Gerry preached his last message a week ago and leaves a legacy of love to his family, congregation, community and the multitude of people he had ministered to in the world. Gospel Preacher Gerry died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 4:34 a.m. at his home in Madison, Indiana with his loving wife at his side. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Gospel Preacher Gerry will be missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Diane Bradshaw Sandusky of Madison, Indiana; his loving sons, John Sandusky and his wife, Kirin of Columbus, Indiana, Scott Sandusky and his wife, Karol of China Grove, North Carolina, Matt Sandusky and his wife, Niki of Bedford, Kentucky; his loving grandchildren, David, Kate, Coby, Sydney, Corban, LilyKaye, Tatum, Moses, Silas, Noah, Cora and Carson; his mother in law, Elizabeth Bradshaw of Louisville, Kentucky; his half brother, Shannon Sandusky and his wife, Teresa of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; his step sisters, Teresa Morgan and her husband, Ronnie of Merrimac, Kentucky, Debbie Schisser of Campbellsville, Kentucky; his brothers in law and sisters in laws, Danny Bradshaw and his wife, Jean of Phoenix, Arizona, Kathy Coble of Louisville, Kentucky, Beverly Bradshaw of Louisville, Kentucky, David Bradshaw and Debbie of Louisville, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Sandusky, died November 9, 1998, his mother, Peggy Jo Edmon Sandusky Roach, died November 16, 2020, his step mother, Barb "Granny" Sandusky; his sister, Terri Stayton, and his grandparents, Thelbert and Grace Sandusky. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. by Gospel Preacher Randy Harshbarger at the North Madison Church of Christ, 3008 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. TO WATCH THE FUNERAL LIVE PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/64618/hash:492ED418F91ADAEE VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana and Saturday from 11:00 am until the time of service at the North Madison Church of Christ, 3008 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana.MILITARY HONORSA final salute and military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion and the Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the North Madison Church of Christ. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover and at the church. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Gospel Preacher Gerry Sandusky, please click here to visit our sympathy store.