Andrew Gera, 77, of Frackville, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Bethlehem.

Andrew was born in Lintz, Austria on July 15, 1947, a son of the late Lucy (Konstantinowa) and Andrew Gera.

He graduated from Frackville Area High School class of 1965.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt during his two tours in Vietnam.

After his service in the Army, he was a tool and die machinist, but his true talent was being an artist. He created countless airbrush murals on cars, motorcycles and almost anything else you can think of.

He enjoyed photography, especially hiking in the woods to take fall foliage and nature pictures.

He was also an avid pool shooter, shooting on many local leagues throughout his lifetime.

He was husband of the late Sandra (Bennett).

Andrew is survived by sons, Andrew III of Texas and Rick, husband of Kim Bennett of Shenandoah, daughters, Lucinda Gera of Georgia and Jennifer Gera of Texas, also survived by a sister, Mary Raibeck a brother, David, husband of Donna Gera, of Frackville. A granddaughter, Haily Bennett and nieces and nephews, Nick Gera, Andrew Raibeck, Will Raibeck, David Raibeck and Cindy Raibeck.

He is preceded in death by a brother Walter and daughter Margie.

Friends and family may call Thursday Sept 12, 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Interment for Andrew and his wife Sandra will follow at the National Cemetery Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA.