Honor Mission
Gerald R. Crawmer
US Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Schuylerville, NY - 02/10/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Gerald R. Crawmer has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Gerald, 87, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Samaritan Hospital.
Born on November 12, 1937, in Columbus, OH, Jerry graduated from Ohio State University with both a bachelor's and master’s degree in Welding Engineering. He entered the US Army active duty on 1 April 1962 and served as a Field Artillery Unit Commander (MOS 1193). He served for 2 years and 3 months in Nuremberg, Germany, and was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st Lieutenant (O-2).
In 1965, Jerry joined General Electric's Materials and Processes Laboratory in Schenectady, NY, and spent the next 37 years in a variety of engineering, management, and technical leadership roles, primarily in large and medium steam turbines, corporate consulting services, and power systems engineering, retiring in 2002.
Jerry's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/10/2025 at 12:30pm
Staging Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
404-263-9110
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines, and dress for the weather
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 02/03; MER
