Gerald E. “Jerry” Fields, 74, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 20, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN. to James E. and Rosemary (Fritch) Fields. He married Sharon L. (Schmaltz) Fields on September 30, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN she survives.
He attended Emmerich Manuel High School in Indianapolis, IN. Jerry was a member of the United Auto Workers Union Local. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had worked for Allison Transmission, division of General Motors, in Indianapolis, IN for twenty-three years retiring in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon L. (Schmaltz) Fields of Indianapolis, IN; three children, Todd Fields (Angie) of Indianapolis, IN, Sandy Koons (Jerry) of Greenwood, IN, and Marsha Wood (Andy) of Nineveh, IN; a brother Charles Fields of Galveston, IN; eight grandchildren, Kandice, Terra, Eli, Paige, Eric, Tiffney, Kayla and Robyn; eleven great-grandchildren, Ashton, Austin, Abby, Ally, Dayton, Kiera, Jake, Luke, Rylee, J.J., and Holden.
He was preceded in death by his parents James E. and Rosemary (Fritch) Fields; a brother Timothy Fields; and a sister Janet (Fields) Frye.
The Reverend Danny McAdams will conduct a service Monday , July 27, 2015 at 2PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center,300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street), Franklin, IN. Friends may call Monday July 27, 2015 from 11AM till service time at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Indiana, Suite 1180-S, 115 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.