He is survived by his wife, Ayako "Jean"; son, Gerald Shintaku; daughters Donna (Nolan) Kawano and Nancy (Michael) Yoneda; and four grandchildren, Cole, Leslie, Julia and Matthew.
Private services with full military honors were held July 1, 2022, at the National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
Thank you for your service. ank you for your service.