Gerald J "Peach" Couture

Gerald J. "Peach" Couture, 87, of Fort Wayne died April 10, 2020 at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, IN. Jerry was born May 14, 1932 in Fort Wayne. He was the son of the late Homer and Geraldine Couture and was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Jerry was a supervisor and draftsman in the Deeds Dept. of the Allen County Auditor's Office for 31 years, and received a "Proclamation" from the City of Fort Wayne on May 26, 1995. Jerry updated the county plat maps from rag paper to the mylar system and, when the computer systems became available, he developed the county key numbering system where each parcel has a unique key number.  He enjoyed leatherworking and was an I U Basketball and Notre Dame football fan. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Martha Couture; sons, Greg (Karen) Couture of Fort Wayne, IN, Jeff (Kathy) Couture of Indianapolis and David (Terri) Wichmann of Victor, ID; grandchildren Benjamin, Cortni, Andrea, Alex and Mia and great grandson Elijah; sister, Mary (John) Ackerman of Fort Wayne, IN; brother, Bob (Marsha) Couture of Fort Wayne, IN. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Donald Couture, sister, LaVonne Ellison.  A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday September 19, 2020 from Noon- 2 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, face coverings are required and social distancing will be followed.  Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to: Parkview Hospice or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.