Obituaries for Gerald Mikkelson and Gerald Schreiber

Gerald “Jerry” Mikkelson, 80, of Pittsville, passed away on October 12, 2026, at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center. A veteran of the United States Army, Mikkelson retired in 2001 after 32 years of service with the City of Janesville Street Department. He was a member of the American Legion and served as Post Commander for VFW Post 7131 from 2022 to 2025.

Gerald “Gerry” Norman Schreiber passed away on October 3, 2026, at Tofino Hospital following a pulmonary illness. Born in Burns Lake, BC, Schreiber was noted for his aviation and adventure achievements, including being the first person to fly an ultralight plane solo across Canada from Prince Rupert to Cape Breton. He was also involved in wildlife conservation and resource management projects.