He was born on a farm in Northeast Nebraska, January 19, 1920. After obtaining a B.S. degree in Agriculture from the University of Nebraska he went directly in the U.S. Army. He spent almost two years in the European Theater. After his discharge he obtained an advanced Degree at the U. of Nebraska where he met Mary Claire Phillips. They were married for 57 years and raised 6 children; Daniel “Danny” (Debbie), Francis “Frank”, Ann (George) Halenkamp, Mary, Philip (Anne), and the late Gerald “Jerry” Jr. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. After the death of Mary Claire in 2004, he married Therese Marie Krack in 2005. They have been married for 15 years prior to his death.
Jerry obtained his doctorate from the University of Illinois, he then spent most of his career as an agricultural market consultant. He retired after 13 years as an officer with A. G. Edwards brokerage firm.
Services: Visitation at Our Lady of the Pillar Church, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd. on Tuesday, November 24, from 11:00 am until time of Mass at 12:00 noon.
Private interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project or to Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church appreciated.
