Jerome “Jerry” Francis Ehlers, 76, passed away August 17, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Leota; children, Marcia (Buddy) Estelle, Scott (Luann) Ehlers, Dru (Carl) Spinuzzi, George Ehlers and Kevin (Melissa) Ehlers; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Jerry worked many years as a communication engineer. Jerry loved hunting, fishing, traveling and most of all spending time with his family. Viewing 2-4p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Imperial Funeral Home followed by Rosary Service at 7 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2012, Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House. Online condolences, www.imperialfunerals.com.