Jerry was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, class of '56. Jerry attended Western Michigan University, was on the WSU swim team and met his wife, Mary Ellen Lemm, there. After graduating, he went on to teach high school history in Lansing, Michigan. His next step was to accept a teaching/coaching position at Central Michigan University. Years later Jerry attended the University of Utah, where he received his Ph.D., and then returned to CMU where he continued to teach and coach for just under 30 years. Toward the end of his career Jerry was the Associate Dean of the School of Health, Education and Human Services.
Jerry had a passion for education and sports. He coached the CMU Tennis team in early years, and continued coaching the CMU Swimming and Diving teams for the bulk of his career. He had a special bond with his swimmers that lasted a lifetime. He also founded the CMU sailing club.
A sunny day of golf or sailing with friends followed by some fudge or a cold beer would be Jerry's perfect day. Jerry was kind and patient, bringing a smile with him everywhere he went.
Jerry is survived by his daughters; Carla Kaucheck and Marianne Petruccione, and his grandchildren Mary Ellen Kaucheck, Cole Kaucheck, Isabella Petruccione and Thomas Petruccione, Jr.
Jerry is preceded in death by his spouse Mary Ellen Misner, and his siblings Molly Mitchell and James Misner, and his nephew, Jeff Seybert. He has two living sibllngs, Ann Wheeler and John Misner.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for the Misner family.
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