Gerald Joseph Crawford

Gerald Joseph Crawford, 83 years old, of Alamo Heights, Texas, passed away on September 3rd, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Gerald was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Charles and Margaret Johanningmeier on June 16th, 1943. He graduated from Springville High School. Gerald was with his partner, Rogelio Padilla, for over 50 years and married on February 2nd 2022, in San Marcos, Texas. As a teenager, Gerald worked part-time jobs including one at Collins Radio. In the early 1970’s he moved to San Antonio and started a career in banking at San Antonio Savings Association. Gerald continued his career at Bank of America working his way to Executive Vice-President. He retired after 38 years. While at Bank of America, he earned numerous awards. One award was titled “Spirit of Excellence”. To this day, Gerald is very well known within the company. During his time working and after retirement, Gerald and Rogelio traveled extensively across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. He was a military veteran and served in the Navy aboard the USS Topeka in 1961. Gerald was honorably discharged in 1966. He enjoyed every minute on-board the ship. Gerald worked numerous volunteer hours and was an active member of Toastmasters. Everyone Gerald met, became a lifelong friend. He will be missed.

Gerald Joseph Crawford is preceded in death by Charles Johanningmeier, father; Margaret Johanningmeier, mother; David Crawford, brother; John Crawford, brother; Thomas Crawford, brother; Kaye Lowe, sister; Joanne Crawford, sister; Sally Seeks, sister; and his spouse, Rogelio Padilla.

Gerald Joseph Crawford is survived by sister, Charmaine Ross of Henderson, Nevada; sister, Peggy Smiley of Brighton, Colorado; sister Ann Laviolette of Shalimar, Florida; and Donald Crawford of White House, Tennessee.

Visitation will be on September 17th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be on September 18th at 11:00am. Visitation and Funeral will be at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78218.