Jerry Christ Svoboda

Jerry Christ Svoboda, 94, of Duluth, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.Jerry was born on September 17, 1915 in Breckenridge, MN to Joseph and Josephine (Stuklasa) Svoboda. He was united in marriage to Vivian Holmberg in 1949. Jerry worked for many years as a welder for Marine Iron and Shipbuilding retiring in 1977. Jerry was a master of “hands on” work. He hand crafted numerous items including wind chimes, bird feeders and marble boards. Jerry was a man of hidden faith who was independent, steadfast, and accountable. With not much said he was kind, loving and giving. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Vivian of 58 years; infant son, James Michael; his parents; brothers, Emil, William, Charlie, Frank and Winston and sister Violet.Jerry is survived by his son, Leroy (Bev) Svoboda of Mora, MN; daughters, Karen (Bert) Watson of Mora, MN, Linda (Ed) Allen of Shallowater, TX, Lana Svoboda of Superior, WI, Lisa Svoboda of Duluth, MN; grandchildren, Tara, Eric, Krista, Janelle, Christopher, Anna, Joshua and Ashley; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma Jensen of Frederick, WI, Gladys Benson of Frederick, WI and Georgia Lalor of Webster, WI..Memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Bell Brothers Funeral Home 601 N. 56th Ave. W. Duluth, MN.with Pastor David Mork officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery Esko, MN. Arrangements under the direction of Bell Brothers Funeral Home, Duluth, MN.218-624-5745