Gordon A. Palmer, 79, of Wolcott, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. He had been in failing health the last few weeks. Born on March 21, 1930 in Foresman, he was the son of the late Clarence and Jesse Dowell Palmer. He was a 1948 graduate of Rensselaer High School. His marriage was to Geneva Pearl Pickett on December 2, 1951. She survives. Mr. Palmer served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He farmed until 1958, worked at Honegger's Feed in Wolcott until 1969 then he managed Childress Farm Service. In 1981, he and Mark Young partnered to open Palmer-Young Distributing, Inc., where he worked until retiring in 2001. He served on the Wolcott Community Library Board for 16 years, served over 40 years at the United Methodist Church as lay leader, Sunday School teacher, and many other committees. He was a current member of the Chalmers Community Church. Gordon enjoyed his involvement in church and serving the Lord. His hobbies were home improvement projects, tinkering and collecting antiques and memorabilia. Surviving with his wife are his children, Debra Palmer McKinney of West Lafayette, Deanna Dreblow (husband: Jim) of Wolcott, Marty Palmer (wife: Jinny) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Randall Palmer (wife: Mary) of Valparaiso and Kevin Palmer (partner: Frank Schneider) of Chicago. Gordon cherished family gatherings and loved spending time with his 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His great sense of humor brought laughter to many. Preceding him in death are two sisters, Betty Verret and Lovetta Gilman; a son-in-law, Dr. Donald McKinney; and a great-grandchild, Noah James Dreblow. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. (EST) Sunday, September 20, 2009 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Wolcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Chalmers Community Church.