Gerry was born in Minot, North Dakota on June 16, 1929. He graduated
from Milwaukie Union High.
Gerry was married to Merna Peterson on 11/5/1948; they were married 66 years.
Gerry worked as a a butcher for Peterson’s Grocery Store, two small self owned
business, Kienow’s Grocery Store and lastly as a Real Estate Broker. He
enjoyed bowling, camping, traveling, gardening, playing cards, family times and
enjoying his Cubs games in Arizona with his wife. He was also actively involved
in Milwaukie Little League coaching his son and Milwaukie Lutheran Church.
Gerry is survived by his wife Merna, his brother Ron Kinsella, his daughters,
Arlene Morrison and Debbie Hiatt and son Todd Kinsella. 9 grandchildren and 20
great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Gerry is preceded in death by his father Thomas Kinsella, mother Hazel Kinsella,
brother Adrian Kinsella, son Mike Kinsella and great great grandson Reece Hiatt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Portland Adventist Health
Hospice. The family of Gerald Kinsella wishes to thank Portland Adventist
Hospice for their compassionate care for our loved one.
Private interment at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery and celebration of Gerry’s life on
Sunday, July 19th, 1 pm at Shaun and Kim Davis’ home, 101 McCarver Ave,
Oregon City.
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