Born December 1, 1942; died February 27, 2019.
Jerri was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She attended Benton Harbor High School and Lake Michigan College obtaining an associate’s degree. On April 16, 1983, she married Paul “Wes” Ruggles at the First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, MI.
She was a faithful servant of Christ and a member of Central United Methodist Church. She sang in the church choir for many years. She worked at the Wedgewood Christian Counseling Service and the Pine Rest Christian Counseling Center as an administrative assistant. She also attended Community Bible Study for many years.
She is survived by her husband Paul Wesley Ruggles, her daughter, Jennifer Eileen (Tom) Creek of Kalamazoo, a step-daughter; Helen Suzanne (Chris) Legaux of Maryville, TN and two grandsons; Nicholas and Zachery Legaux also of Maryville, TN. She is also survived by her sister; Eileen Jorgensen and her brother Pete Jorgensen both of St. Joseph, Michigan.
Jerri went gently into the arms of her Savior after a brief illness. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2 in the sanctuary of the Central United Methodist Church. Visitation at the church will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the service following at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Chris Lane officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central United Methodist Church Choir in Jerri’s memory.
