Gerald Edward Amacher

Gerald Edward Amacher, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022.

Gerry was born December 21, 1946 to Edwin and Elsie (Schapp) Amacher in Raymond, WA. He grew up in East Raymond and attended Willapa Valley Elementary and graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1965. After High School he joined the United States Air Force and served his country for 4 years. After the service, he went to work for Weyerhaeuser and held various positions, until his logging accident in 1995 that ended his logging career.

Gerry married Sheila Schlott and they had three children; Aimee, Jessica, and Scott. They later divorced, and he would marry Theresa Bowen, spending the next 35 years of life with her.  Theresa had a son, Jason.

Gerry was an avid outdoors man. He loved to be out in the woods, whether it was cutting a load of wood, looking for deer sheds, or looking for that perfect deer; he loved it all. He also loved to be on the river fishing. He loved gathering with family and friends and having a good time.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Elsie. He is survived by Theresa of the family home, sister, Peggy Kraft (Jim); daughters, Aimee Amacher (Rob Taylor) and Jessica Colburn (Kevin); sons, Scott Amacher (Kabria) and Jason Degg (Shelley). Grandkids, Jordan, Tom, Brooke, Emmerson, Rilynn, Braeden, Trey, Lanissa, Alban, Ryan, and Varyk; Great-Grandchildren, Skylani, Grady, Jackson, Emma, and Ella. Niece, Leslie FinFrock (Jason).

A graveside service will be held Friday July 1, 2022, 11am at Fern Hill Cemetery, Menlo. Luncheon following at the Raymond Elks.