Gerald Emmett Teifer (May 28, 1922 – September 20, 2004) was an American songwriter, music publisher, recording industry executive, and entertainer.
[4] His professional career took him to Los Angeles, and Nashville where he influenced the lives of many in the music business.
Gerry's songs and collaborations were recorded by numerous artists including, Elvis Presley, George Strait, Eddy Arnold, Johnnie Ray, and Doris Day.
[10] He was an Army paratrooper during World War II, a touring table tennis champion, and was well known among his colleagues as an excellent tennis player who regularly won music industry tournaments.
He later had 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Dawn, Christine, Erin, Dylan, Claire, Lydia and Linda.