Gerald Schaad, age 88 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 9, 2022 at Ben Atchleys Tennessee State Veterans Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Preceded in death by Parents; Robert Sr. and Jean Schaad. Siblings; Robert Jr., Claude, George, Charles and William Schaad. Survivors; Sister, Mary Wilson, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends will meet 12:15 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier) for a 12:30 p.m. graveside service Father William “Bill” McNeeley officiating with full military honors. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com