Gerald Starkey, Sr. of Loveland. Beloved husband of Janet Rose Starkey. Loving father of Jeannette (Hank) Mautner, Carolyn Starkey, Gerald (Sharon) Starkey, Jr., Mary (Dan) Peter, Joseph (Barbara) Starkey, Victoria (Greg) Geckle, and Theresa (Josh) West. Devoted grandfather of Anna Spears, Mandy Spears, Kyle Starkey, Emily Starkey, Seth Starkey, Michael (Ashley) Peter, Sarah (Phillip) Wiehe, Katelyn (Nick) Wall, Kathryn Geckle, Hannah Geckle, Emma Geckle, Braxton West, and the late Craig Starkey. Proud great grandfather of Theodore Wiehe, Nolan Winkler, and Grayson Wall. Dear brother of the late Paul, Robert, Clara, Harold, and Doris. Passed away May 29, 2019 at the age of 81. Family and friends will be received from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, June 4 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where services will be held at 7 PM. A private burial will take place at the Dayton National Cemetery. Donations in memory of Gerald may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140