Loving Husband
Dad & 'Papa'
Age 64, of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2005 at The Pillars of Oakdale after a two year battle with cancer. Jerry is survived by loving wife of 38 years, Sharon; children Doug(Jill) of Greer, SC, Jerry (Brenda) of East Bethel, Jeff (Jennifer) of Cottage Grove, and daughter Kari (Edmund) Farnham of St. Mary's Point; grandchildren Ryan, Tyler, Rachel, Johanna, Shane, Austin, Jarrett, and Kelsey; sistersCarol Wendel and Sharon (Joe) Valento of St. Paul; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry retired from Taystee Bread and Knowlan/ Festival Supermarkets Jerry's life revolved around his grandkids. A Special Thank You to the loving caregivers of The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale.