Gerald George Eternicka, 58, of Elkhart, Ind. died Thrusday, Oct. 16, 2014 in Elkhart. He was born July 16, 1956 in Rhinelander to the late Carmen and Caterina (Luciano) Eternicka. Gerald is survived by his children, Alicia Eternicka of Elkhart, Ind., Tiffany Garrison of Mishawaka, Ind., Anthony “Tony” Eternicka of Elkhart, Ind. and Avery Oswalt-Eternicka; five grandchildren; four sisters, Harriet (Pete) Porter of Tomahawk, Suzanne (Willis) Bunyan of Elkhart, Ind., Geraldine (Larry) Edgren of Hamilton, Iowa and Darlene (Dean) Lehman of Elkhart, Ind. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald and niece Christina Irons. A funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home with Chaplain John Uhlarik officiating. Burial will be at the Union Grove Cemetery in Cassian. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the funeral home, and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be given to Gerald’s sister, Darleen.