Gerald Francis Dolan

December 2, 1929 – August 9, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Francis Dolan died peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Menifee, California, at the age of 96. He was born on December 2, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the youngest child of John Patrick Dolan and Ella Alberta Dolan. Jerry outlived all eight of his siblings.

On June 12, 1950, Jerry married Catherine Irma Dolan at Saint Patrick’s Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together they made their home in San Diego, California, where they raised their family and shared more than 76 years of marriage. After living for a number of years in a senior residential community in San Diego, Jerry and Catherine recently moved to a senior community in Menifee, California, to be close to their daughter, Christine.

After serving for a short time in the United States Navy, Jerry trained in the electrical field and went on to work for General Atomics in Torrey Pines, where he served as a plant manager for much of his career. In retirement, he generously offered his knowledge and skills to help churches with their electrical needs.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine Irma Dolan; his children, Cecilia, Stephen, Matthew, John, and Christine; his grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his children Therese, Sean, Thomas, and Mary.

Throughout his life, Jerry was faithful to God, devoted to his wife, and dedicated to his family. He will be remembered with gratitude and love for the life he shared with them and for the quiet and generous ways he served others.

Jerry’s family will celebrate his funeral privately. He will be laid to rest at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego at a date yet to be determined.

May he rest in peace.