Jerome Charles Eisenhauer

09/19/1938-12/16/2020

Jerry died at St. Mary’s Hospital from COVID-19, he was 82 years old.

Jerry and his twin brother, Jim, were born in Topeka, Kansas to Edgar C. and Margaret Krueger Eisenhauer. The Eisenhauer family lived in Topeka; later Wichita, KS; Pueblo, CO; moved to Golden, CO in 1943; and moved to Grand Junction in 1951.

He graduated from GJHS, class of 1957. He was a member of the Army Reserves from 1957-1959. Jerry attended Mesa Jr. College and was a 1963 graduate of Western State College, B.S.B.A. While at Western State College, he was the Business Manager for the school newspaper, “Top O’ The World.”

He worked in the family business, Ed Eisenhauer Motor Co, from 1963-1972 then in 1972, opened Mesa Mazda. He then acquired Subaru in 1974.

In September 1965, Jerry earned his Single Engine pilot license.

Jerry married Norma Jean Neilson in 1973, they divorced in 1983.

The family acquired ownership of Courtesy Chrysler Plymouth in 1979 and the name was changed to Mesa Mazda Subaru Chrysler Plymouth. During 1981, they acquired the Dodge and Dodge Truck franchise, which became known as Mesa Automotive Plaza. The family sold Mesa Automotive Plaza to Western Slope Auto in 1989.

Jerry then invested into Service Master Lawn Care and later, LRK Lawn Care. In 1992, he sold Service Master and LRK to WD Yards and worked for them for 11 fun years, retiring in 2003.

Jerry’s wishes were that no services be held. Plans are to host a Celebration of Life later in the year, health permitting.

Jerry is survived by his twin brother, Jim; nephew, Mark David Eisenhauer; and niece, Lori Ann Eisenhauer.

If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.