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Gerald J. Fulmer, 89
February 24, 2025
Gerald J. “Jerry” Fulmer, passed away on February 24, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, PA. on November 24, 1935, the son of the late Harry L. and Marguerite Pontz Fulmer. He was the husband of Barbara Balmer Fulmer with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Jerry attended St. Anthony’s Parochial School and Lancaster Catholic High School, graduating in 1953. During high school he developed a love for photography, which he carried throughout his life, and worked at Keppel’s Candy Co., where he learned basic accounting and office procedures under the watchful eye of his special aunt, Mary Fulmer.
After graduating from high school, his first full time job was at the old Armstrong Cork Co floor plant in Lancaster where he helped to install their first integrated computer system. Over the next forty years, Jerry served many roles in information services management at Trojan Boat in Lancaster, Campbell Chain in York, Cooper Tools in Raleigh, NC, Champion Aviation in Liberty, SC and High Industries in Lancaster. After his retirement in 2000, he started an Accounting Services Consulting business and served various clients including the Lancaster County Conservancy for nearly twenty years.
Jerry cherished his Catholic Faith and served the Church in various capacities over the years including RCIA Instructor, CCD Instructor, Parish Council, School Board and Knights of Columbus. His particular area of expertise was finance and organization. He felt blessed to be a Eucharist Minister in various parishes for over forty years and enjoyed visiting the sick in their homes and in nursing homes and hospitals.
Surviving Jerry in addition to his wife Barbara are their six children: Theresa (Michael Resh), Patricia Cepeda; Julianne (James Duvall); Stephanie Pham, Matthew (Ann) and Andrew, all of Lancaster; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren as well as four brothers: Harry Jr., James (Rosalind), and Donald, all of Lancaster and Edward of VA.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Theresa and a brother, William.
Family will receive friends at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. 17543 on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jerry’s memory to Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Avenue, Lancaster, PA. 17601 or Lancaster County Conservancy for Tree Planning in his memory.
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Condolences to the Family
March 09, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Jerry was so kind to me at RCS during my time on the PTO and my 3 years as school secretary. He will be missed.
Terry Quedenfeld
March 07, 2025
Mrs. Fulmer and Family: so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your dad being such a kind man when I was growing up. Peace be with all of you.
Steve Bradley
March 04, 2025
Dear Matt and Anne,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a good and kind man. Please accept our deepest sympathy and let your whole family know we are thinking of you all and praying for you and your Dad.
Joe and Ginny McCaskey
March 04, 2025
Dear Bobby, So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Would have liked to be at his Mass but have no transportation. Jerry was always a real joy to know although he teased me all the time. LOL When I join him in heaven we will put on our roller skates and fly!! Please know Joe and I will hold you close in prayer.❤️🙏🙏
Mary Sexton
March 02, 2025
Dear Barbara,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Jerry at Victory Church. I have a lot of fond memories. He was a very kind and caring person. I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless, Linda Jenks
March 02, 2025
Jerry, and his whole family, were always very nice to me. Hiring me as a DJ for different family events. I also enjoyed running into him and a son or son-in-law at Valentino’s. Always had a pleasant or an encouraging word. May he rest in peace as I know he will. He was such a nice, kind man. Prayers to his whole family.
Chuck Colson
March 01, 2025
Dear Aunt Bobbie, Terry, Patty, Julie, Stephanie, Andy and Matt,
Sending all of you my love and prayers and deepest condolences for the loss of Uncle Jerry. I loved him dearly as I love all of you and he will be greatly missed. His stories and great sense of humor and his antics at reunions were epic. What fun he was to be with. Always had time to talk, listen and help. I will miss him so. Hugs to everyone. RIP Uncle Jerry. You fulfilled your mission on Earth and then some.
Love, Tammy Fulmer
February 28, 2025
Dear Barb and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you in the passing of dear Gerry. He certainly was a “good and faithful servant” and his job here on earth was well done. God bless him! We remember him with great fondness and gratitude for all that he contributed to St. Anne Parish. May he rest in peace.
Rich and Carol Lichty
February 28, 2025
I met Mr. Fulmer through his daughter and my friend, Steffy Pham. Through all of these years, he has always greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. He has a way of making you feel like family, and I did. He has come to my home for many years to play Santa to my kids and to give them a gift! We were invited to the Pham family gatherings and Mr. And Mrs. Fulmer were always happy to see us and we were just as happy to see them! Mr. Fulmer was very active in my school, Resurrection Catholic School, for many years, in working with our financial end of things. He was always willing to help! Mr. Fulmer was a loving man and he loved God which was evident in his life’s journey! Rest in peace, Mr. Fulmer, and be happy in Heaven! Thank you for being in my life.
Holly Coccio
February 28, 2025
gerry lived life to his fullest not knowing him but working with his son matt for many yrs shows me what kind of person he was .its time to rest n look back on all your acomplishments so rest in peace my friend you set the example of life. to all the fulmer family frome gary n robin god bless god loves you he is our loving savior.
Gary Lee McVaugh
February 27, 2025
Mr.Fulmer was a gentle,quiet servant and a light to the world.
A special person and a godly example.
Mr.Fulmer blessed the Schmalhofer family many times.
With sincere condolences to the family.
Christine Schmalhofer
February 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a dear person and I always enjoyed serving with him as a Eucharistic Minister. May he rest in peace. Many blessings to Bobbie and their family.
Millie Rodriguez
February 27, 2025
Dear Barbara and Family,
What wonderful memories I have of Jerry and you as my neighbors on Wheatland Avenue. Thank you both for so many kindnesses and your friendship while we were upstairs/ downstairs pals. Jerry was such a great guy who could sure tell fabulous stories and who always brought laughter, kindness, graciousness and fun with him! He will be missed by so many, that’s for sure. May Jerry Rest in Peace. I am so sorry for your loss Barbara. With love and deepest sympathy, Bridget
February 27, 2025
Dear Fulmer family, So sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. He and Barbara were wonderful friends of our parents….and I even remember babysitting the older girls. Mr. Fulmer was a kind and friendly person and lived a full life. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.
Bruno S. Schmalhofer
February 26, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a good man.
Vonnie Pisani
February 26, 2025
I worked with Jerry at Lancaster Conservancy. He and I were thick as thieves. We sat side by side (until he moved desks) and he used to bring me donuts. He got me through many stressful situations — to this day I have a post it note in my daily planner from him that reads “Have a great Monday! Stay calm! No stress!” I remember going to Valentinos for his birthday dinner (he brought the cake, one with peanut butter in it from Giant), him on the floor under the desk to fix a computer connection, the time we dressed alike, and the many many laughs. He used to live next door to another coworker and he would come over and hang out sometimes when we had game nights. He was such a great jokester and so much fun. The world is a sadder place without him in it.
Faith Musngi
February 25, 2025
To the Fulmer family. Gerry was a great person and always fun to be around. Everyone should be proud of the legacy him and Barbara started and continues today. May God be with him and the entire family.
Joe and kristy legenstein
February 25, 2025
Matt and Erin,
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Every interaction I had with Mr. Fulmer was great and memorable. I will be there for Erin. Once again my condolences to you and your family.
-KJ
February 25, 2025
To all the Fulmer’s I was heartbroken to see that your dad passed. I loved your dad and will miss his hugs. I know how hard it is to lose parents but I truly believe they live on in each of us! Sending love to each ♥️
Carole Martin Good
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