Gerald L. “Jerry” RAWSON, of Lawrenceville, PA, formerly of Germania, died Friday, June 19, 2026. 

Born October 31, 1950, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Arnold Mansel and Lura Ione Eberenz Rawson. On June 2, 1973, in St. Mattheus Lutheran Church, Germania, he married Sharon M. Gorg, who survives. 

Jerry built Rawson General Contracting with his hand-picked crew and developed life-long friendships. He is and always will be well known for his superb fine craftsmanship and ability to fix anything and everything. His many gifts are showcased in many homes and buildings throughout the area, fully restored vehicles and tractors. He graduated from Wellsboro and moved to Germania where he found his wife, Sharon, and built a full life as a highly sought contractor known for the quality of his work. His passion involved solving challenges and anything with his hands. He pursued his work, hunting, boating, camping, taking care of Folded Hills Farm and anything with his family. Rarely is one man endowed with so many talents. He could do anything he put his mind to and was unparalleled as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, and mechanic. 

Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are: his beloved fur-baby, Bennie; a daughter, Kellie (Jim) Succowich; a son, Lt. Col. Joe (Ann) Rawson, USAF Retired; three grandchildren, Tressa, Ava, and Jeff; brothers, David (Connie) Rawson and Jim (Sharon L.) Rawson; sisters, Lois Richter, Nancy Tayton, and Jane (David) Miller; and many well-loved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Annette Lura Rawson; a sister, Sally Rawson; and brothers, George Rawson, Allen Rawson, and Harold “Dickie” Rawson. 

Friends may call at Germania Non-Denominational Church, 55 Rausch Rd, Germania, PA 16922 on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 12:00 PM. Rev. M. Thomas Shatto will officiate. Burial will be in Germania Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to any animal care sanctuary. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.