Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on October 17, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Bernadine; parents, Laverne & Dorothy; brother, Don; brother-in-law, Mark Bouljon; great-grandson, Austin Friesz. Survived by children, Cindy, Shelly McPhillips (Robert Zilla), Tony (Kari), Lisa (Kevin) Solberg; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barb Bouljon & Cheryl (Cornie) Paulson; sister-in-law, Kathi Franciscus; also many relatives and friends. Jerry was in the restaurant business for many years eventually going on to own Jerry’s Pizza in Shakopee, MN. He finished off his career at the Sam’s Club Distribution Center in Savage, MN. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling and the MN Vikings just like his wife, Bernie. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman, he loved going to the Boundary Waters with his lifelong friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend to all. In honor of Jerry’s love for golf feel free to wear your favorite golf attire. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday, Oct. 22nd, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Saturday, Oct. 23rd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights with visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association are welcome.
