Gerald L. Flicker, 93, formerly of Pottstown, husband of the late Fern M. (Conrad) Flicker, passed away April 2, 2026 at Reading Hospital.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Lawrence Flicker and Catherine (Obermyer) Flicker Wolfgang.
Gerald was a loving father and grandfather. His family was his pride and joy. He was an avid Penn State fan, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Gerald coached and played competitive baseball and played competitive fast pitch softball until he was 50. He was a long-time member of the Boyertown Orioles bowling league. Gerald was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a founding member of Lonesome Cabin Hunting Lodge.
Gerald was a member of Christ Lutheran Church Niantic and previously a long-time member of Falkner Swamp UCC. He was a dedicated worker at Firestone and at the Hill School until his full retirement.
Surviving are sons Gerald R. Flicker husband of Terry and Mark L. Flicker husband of Christine; daughters Nadine S. Hoffman wife of Timothy and Denise K. Hoffman wife of Philip; grandchildren Rachel Lapinski, Jackson Flicker, Drew Hoffman, Dana Van Nostrand, Aaron Hoffman, Shannon Sminkey, Luke Hoffman, Kristy Ruyak, and Shelley Smith; 18 great grandchildren; and a great-great grandson.
Along with his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Diane L. Morbauch; sister LaRue Dubosq; and brother Donald Flicker.
A memorial service will be held Monday April 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Rd., Barto, PA 19504. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald’s memory to Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Rd., Barto, PA 19504.