Gerald "Jerry" A. Cudar

Gerald "Jerry" Andrew Cudar, age 74, died peacefully December 2, 2016. Native to the South Side of Chicago. Retired 30 year Chicago Fire Fighter. 40 year member C.F.D. Local 2. United States Army Veteran, avid golfer, athlete and skilled craftsman. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Donna (Johnson) Cudar, son Joseph Cudar, daughter Karin Cudar and sister Deborah (Cudar) Larson. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association or Widows and Orphans Fund of C.F.D. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.