Gerald William Jewitt Sr., 82, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. Beloved son of the late Ernest and Elsie (Hardy) Jewitt. Loving husband of Jacqueline (Dierking) Jewitt. Cherished father of Gerald Jr. (Lisa), Angela, Jaime (Patty), and Jeff; devoted grandfather of Caden, Kensie, Mason, Molly, Caitlin, Charlotte, Michael, Melissa, and Brandy; dear great-grandfather of twelve. Dearest brother of the late Doris (late Randy) Kaiser, the late Orlean (late Frank) Pasqualetti, the late Carol (late Alvin) Privitera, the late Norma (late Robert) Kinney, Carlton (Clara), the late Allen Sr. "Bud" (Joyce), the late Ernest "Clayton" (late Helen), Donald (Carol), and the late Ronald (Sharon) Jewitt. Gerald is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Gerald served his country in the U.S. Navy and had a lifelong love of baseball, golf, and bowling. He was an avid baseball player while growing up and also umpired for Little League for years. After retiring from the screw manufacturing industry, he worked at Rivers Casino. A devoted grandfather, once he was fully retired, he became a school crossing guard so he could see his grandchildren every day.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Illinois. For information, please call the funeral home at 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.