Gerald DeAmico, age 90, died at his home in Sheboygan on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee on April 26, 1934, the son of Alfred & Elizabeth DeAmico. Gerald attended public schools in Milwaukee, graduating from Rufus King High School in 1952. He received his B.S. Degree in math and chemistry from Marquette University in 1955 and later a Master of Science degrees from Notre Dame University and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
He began his teaching career at St. Benedict the Moor High School in Milwaukee and spent three years teaching math and chemistry at Niagara Wisconsin. In 1959 he moved to Sheboygan, teaching first at Farnsworth Middle School, then at South High School where he taught math and computer science until his retirement. He also worked for Lakeshore Technical teaching computer science for various local industries. Gerald belonged to Rotary West, Sheboygan, the Catholic Committee of Scouting, and worked for many years on the AARP tax aid program.
In June 1956 he married Mary Therese Gelhard, at St. Thomas Aquinas church in Milwaukee. They shared 68 years of marriage and raising their family and enjoying their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gerald was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed camping & hiking with his family and with the scouts, biking and canoeing creating many happy memories with all that shared their time with him.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Alfred & Elizabeth DeAmico, and grandson Anthony DeAmico.
Gerald is survived by his spouse Mary, his children David (Debra) DeAmico, Robert (Barbara) DeAmico, James DeAmico, Ruth Shafovaloff, John (Dawn) DeAmico, and Mark (Amy Wallner) DeAmico. Gerald is further survived by his grandchildren, William (Kelly) DeAmico, Matthew (Jennifer Boyer) DeAmico, Michael (Amanda) DeAmico, Sam (Brooke) Shafovaloff, Ali (Matthew) Richardson, Erica Shafovaloff, John (Lacey) Shafovaloff, Austin (Jessica Altamirano) DeAmico, Amanda (Dean Fredericks) DeAmico, and Amber (Bill Meyer) DeAmico. Gerald had 9 great grandchildren, Tyler, Collin & Natalie DeAmico, Eli Shafovaloff, Katie Dobbins, Seija & Sybil Richardson, Isabela & Eric DeAmico.
Thank you to Aurora Hospice Care for care and support they have given to Gerald.
Per Gerald’s wishes there will be a private celebration of his life. Reinbold Novak Funeral Home is servicing the family.
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