Gerald Frank Belko Sr.
April 16, 1932 - April 23, 2018
Loving father, grandfather and husband. Born in Hobart Indiana April 16,1932, Gerry left us April 23, 2018. From Hobart H.S. he received full scholarship to Idaho State to play basketball, where he is a member of the ISU Hall of Fame. He also played Semi-Pro Baseball for the Orioles and Pirates organizations. Gerry served in the US Army's 5th Armor Battalion at Fort Chaffee. He moved to Chicago to start a family and serve as VP of HR at American Hospital Supply where he remained for over three decades and received many awards for his contributions and community service. Married Sandra Locke Belko after the death of his first wife Diane Turner Belko, lived in Colorado and Hawaii before moving to Sandy UT where he passed peacefully at home.
He is survived by wife Sandy; three children Frank, Barry and Savannah; three step children Marty, Mike, and Steve Locke; and many grandchildren.
A prayer service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City with a celebration of life to follow from 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM also at Starks. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking on the south side of the building.
In Loving Memory
I extend my sympathy to your family along with my thoughts and prayers. I know that none of you have any idea who I am I just happened to see Gerry's obituary in The Salt Lake Tribune. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Gerry in Hobart. I was several years older than he and my sister, Jeanne, was a year younger. We spent many days playing baseball in the Belkow's back yard, while Mr. Belkow listened to baseball on the radio. Later, I played in the Hobart High School Band with Gerry. Many fond memories include him and his sister, Vivian.
Thais Stewart Shelley
American Fork, Ut
I was saddened to learn of Gerry's passing today in our local newspaper. I only met Gerry once and that was at our weekend at Idaho State when we were both inducted in the ISU Sports HOF together in 2007. He was true gentleman and genuine person and I am thankful to have met him. May Gerry be blessed and may his family be blessed.
Warren Whitaker
Pocatello, ID
Sandy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'll always remember Gerry with his yellow VW and huge smile as he walked through the hall at the Rec Center after a spirited basketball game. He was always checking up on us and frequently asked about Diane. I've let her know of Gerry's passing. Hugs and blessings are being sent your way. Anita
Anita and Roger Williams
Loveland, Co