Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family April 10, 2016. Age 80
Preceded in death by wife, Catherine; daughter, Casey; parents, Lawrence & Helen; brothers, Steven & Larry; sister, Joyce. Survived by children, Kelly Hawkinson, Michael (Heather) & Jennifer (Robert) Rushing; grandchildren, Annie, Molly, Katie, Jack & Quinn; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; also nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Jerry retired from the Ford Motor Co. with over 30 years of service. He was an avid walleye fisherman, airplane enthusiast, and touched many people with his kindness and generosity. Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, April 16th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.