Holding your family in our hearts with love and prayers to all.

I think Uncle Jerry was the best man I have ever known. 

I still have the little cabinet he built for me so long ago – and it is important to my quilting studio, as the place where all things migrate to. I know he worked hard in his youth to help support your family, with a variety of paper routes and other jobs. When he went in the military I know he sent checks back to Grandma B.

When I was about seventeen and on the verge of getting into lots of trouble he sat me down and said, "You better not do anything that would ever shame your grandma!" and I often thought of that again in the next forty years (although I did not always live up to it).

I so much appreciate all that he did after my dad died, and to hear his laugh was to hear my father again. I know he made sure my half-sister, Jerri, had connections to the family even though Dad was gone.

I think there are lots more birds in the world because of all the birdhouses and bathouses he built (there's still one on my old house). His trips to the clinic in Mississippi kept people alive. His visits to Korea made that a better place I am sure, as he – honorable man that he was – more than made up for the time he spent there in the military. I remember going to visit Grandpa B. and Uncle Jerry was often there, helping in so many ways. I was told that after Grandpa B. went to assisted living Uncle Jerry would go to Mass in the morning, then visit Grandpa B. A good husband, and a great father, were what he aspired to, and I think he succeeded.

We were all blessed to have known him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

 Sincerest sympathy to you, Jean  and family.   I remember Jerry as a friendly, gentle and  considerate man. You and family will be in my prayers these holy holidays.  Bunny Nixa

Merle and I extend our condolences to the family. Merle remembers working with Jerry at the fire department. You have our sympathies in your loss.

Jean and family, 

You have my deepest sympathy, Gerry was a wonderful man ,  

father, grandfather. I will treasure so many 

Jean and family, 

You have my deepest sympathy, I will treasure so many wonderful memories of Jerry. He had such a great sense of humor, and huge heart. My daughter was so blessed to have him for a grandfather. 

Tom worked with Jerry at the Rochester Fire Department, Please accept our condolences.

Jean and family,

Please accept our sympathy on Jerry's passing and know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. 

Colleen and John

Dear Jean and family,

Sending big hugs your way at this time.  Jerry was quite a man.  I remember when he finished the dining room and then Jean made her table cloth embroidered with everyones names.  He was a gentle soul unless of course the cat ate the Thanksgiving Turkey.

Thinking of you all Mark Leqve and Kevin Kramer

Aunt Jean and family,

I am very sadden to hear of Jerry's passing.  You are all in my prayers. 

Carol

Jean and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy on Jerry's passing. He was a GREAT guy that was always willing to help out.

Take care!

Tom

Dearest Aunt Jean and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. It is especially difficult to lose a loved one during the holiday's. I wish I could be with you and say my good-byes to him, but I am not able to make the trip this week. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Jan

We will deeply miss brother Jerry. We will always have fond and loving memories of him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and all family members. May God bless you and help you through this time of sorrow.

Love, Bill and Judy Lehnherr

So sorry of your loss. We will miss him so much and think of him often. Will miss his great jokes about his dog that run on gas. The good times we all had hunting with him and the boys. The times we went out to eat Jerry always brought home plenty of crackers. And all i learned from him helping with the house. I mean sitting in the chair he taught me. Will miss u love Gwen and Randy Johnson

Paul sorry to hear of your loss... i remember as a kid goin'down to your house and jerry always had tons of sinkers that he had made from a mold..he gave me quite a few and showed me how he did it.i still make my own to this day! thanks jerry!! p.s. I also remember him building a lot of stuff for my dad,Quite a carpenter. condolences to all of you,Mike and Gail.

Diane,

I remember meeting him at some family events are remember your father as quite a character. I know your whole family will miss him but know that you cherish the time you had to say your goodbyes.  Know that my thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.

God bless and keep you all.

Michelle Barry

My sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Jerry.  I still remember the twinkle in his eye and the smirk on his face.  Thoughts, prayers and hugs!

Jennifer

Diane & Family,

Sorry to hear about Gerald's passing.  While I nevermet the man, I admire the duty of public service he instilled in his daughter  She has provided so much to the community of SLP and we are thankful.  Diane has shared his recent health struggles and hopefully he is in a better place. 

Our Deepest Condolences,
Brian Kleve Family