Gerry Switzer, age 71 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Tennova Health in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born in Russellville, Kentucky to the late Ronald Switzer and Martha Cleavinger Switzer. He retired from Logan Aluminum as an accountant. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Clark Switzer and brother, Ronnie Switzer.
Gerry was a Regional Golf Medalist, individual state qualifier and led the 1970 Russellville High School State Champion Golf Team as their number one player and top scorer in his senior season. In 1968, at 15 years old, he became the youngest member to win the Club Championship at Russellville County Club, which he won an additional four times. Gerry played 4 years of college golf for WKU and received his BS degree in accounting. He retired from Logan Aluminum in 2010. He was later inducted into the Russellville Alumni Association’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
He is survived by:
3 Sons ~ Adam Switzer and wife, Maegan ~ Russellville, KY
Scott Switzer and wife Elizabeth ~ Louisville, KY
John Michael Marshall and wife, Christa ~ Georgetown, IN
3 Brothers ~ Dan Switzer ~ Williamsburg, VA
Dick Switzer and wife, Carol ~ Franklin, KY
Steve Switzer and wife, Elizabeth ~ Winston Salem, NC
4 Grandchildren ~ Davis Switzer, Delaney Switzer, Eli Switzer and Grace Marshall
The family of Gerry Switzer have chosen cremation, and the services are incomplete at this time.
Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.