Gerold Hitzka, 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2018. He enjoyed reading westerns, fishing and painting. He was preceded in death by parents Herman Hitzka and Dolloras Smith; siblings Chris Walker and Suzie Muniz; he is survived by siblings Roland Hitzka, Virgil Smith, Cathy Beals, Amy Smith and Tina Schropiter; children Scott, Sarah and Nathan Hitzka, Holly Dumas, Heidi Koch and Missy Crawford. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Summa Health Foundation.