Gerald E. "Jere" Stetter, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family on September 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Helen (Myers) Stetter. He was of the graduating class of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1951. On February 12, 1955, he married his most beloved, Celeste W. Shaab.

Jere worked in sales for his family business, Stetter's Seafood. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Penn State Football, Phillies Baseball and U.K. Basketball. He loved music and sang in the church choir. Along with his wife, he volunteered for the Salvation Army. Most of all, his most precious time was spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Celeste, Jere is survived by his children: Jeffrey Stetter (Janice) of Lancaster, Linda McComsey (Dave) of New Providence, Kathy Witmer (James) of Lancaster, Connie Witmer (Paul) of Conestoga and Susan Mellott (Lester) of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; his brother-in-law Douglas Shaab (Mary Lou) and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jere is preceded in death by his brother Walter Stetter (Audrey) and sister Doris Russell (John).

A viewing will take place Saturday September 23, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl St, Lancaster, PA 17603 from 10am to 11:30 with a service to begin at 11:30. Burial to follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jere's memory can be made to the church or Schreiber's Center for Pediatric Development .