Gerald Janssen , 86, of Ottawa, passed away on June 5, 2024. He proudly served in the US Army and later worked as a mechanic for over 30 years, eventually founding his own company, J7J Technicians. Gerald graduated from OTHS and was a member of the Idlers car club. He had a passion for building hot rods and running his model railroad. Gerald is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Richard) Brown, Sandra (Brian) Eastman, sons, Eric (Karin) Janssen, Jefferey (Renee) Janssen, sister Roseann Molyneux, grandson, Jared Brown, and grandson Bradley Janssen. He was Preceded in death by his parents, John, and Irma Janssen, and his wife, Carol Ann Janssen.
Gerald was laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper at Oakwood Memorial Park.