Gerald Pater

Gerald Edward Pater, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Gateway Springs Health Campus on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Gerald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 5, 1930 to Edward and Marie (nee Stempfley) Pater. Gerald proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He served 35 years working for the United States Post Office. He loved fixing watches in his free time and enjoyed watching the Reds. He was an avid history and aviation buff. 

Gerald is survived by his daughters, Karen (Keith) Chavies and Lisa Cochran; his son, Steve (Shauna) Pater; his grandchildren, Chase, Allison and Sydney; his great grandchildren, Ace, Lucy and Vivian. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Martha Pater. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, Ohio. Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 171 Washington St., Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Father Jim officiating. Burial will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery immediately following mass. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Church.