Gerald Wilmot Stake, 66, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on July 6, 2014 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on January 19, 1948 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Edna Mae and George W. Stake.

Jerry has been a businessman in the area since 1983 owning and operating several paint stores, most recently the Benjamin Moore/McCormick Paint store in Sunderland.

Jerry had many interest, he was an avid car buff, a great mechanic, enjoyed NACAR, and he loved boating and fishing. He was a hard worker and a wonderful father and grandfather, who will be missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his long time girlfriend, Michelle Hutchinson. Father of Traci Whitfield and her husband Gary, and Alyssa Hall and her husband Michael, Logan Stake, Tyler Stake, Grant Stake, and
Sumner Hutchinson. He is also survived by grandchildren Shauna Thomas, Skyler Whitfield, Aysha Whitfield, Riley Hall and Brady Hall and one great granddaughter Ciani Thomas.

The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland on Thursday July 10, 2014 from 11-1 PM. A Memorial service will follow at 1 PM. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.