Obituary of Raymond J. Jerge

Raymond J Jerge, age 82, of Whitewater, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 at his home at Fairhaven in Whitewater, Wisconsin where he resided for the past 10 months. Raymond was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Raymond and Gertrude (Muth) Jerge. Raymond attended Bennett High School in Buffalo, NY, where he was active on the cross country team and graduated from San Diego High School in 1948. He graduated from college from the State University of New York at Alfred with a degree in engineering technology and was retired from Unocal 76 as a senior sales executive. Raymond served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. On January 17, 1959, Raymond married Betty O'Grady. Raymond and Betty were very active members of St. Leo's Church in Murray, KY and St. Henry's Church in Aurora, KY for the past 13 years. Raymond was active in the Knights of Columbus and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer and also drove school bus for the School of Hope in his retirement and was a volunteer at the Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville, OH. Raymond and Betty were past members of 32 years at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, OH where they were both Eucharistic Ministers and took communion to the local nursing home for 18 years. They both were active members of the Home and School Association at St. Mary's Grade School in OH where Raymond served as president while also serving with the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are:Wife: Betty Jerge, Whitewater, WI, Son: Martin (Cindy) Jerge, Munster, IN, Daughter: Mary (Tim) Reid, Janesville, WI, Grandchildren: Michael, Scott, Katherine, and Eric Jerge, and Molly, Ellen, Andrew, and Lauren Reid. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Virginia Waddey. Raymond will be remembered as someone of strong faith who prayed his rosary everyday. He was dedicated to his wife, children and grandchildren. Raymond was committed to his family, church, community, and country and was very proud of his service to his country. He told his children to sail as far as the wind will carry you and was delighted in being involved with his grandchildren's activities. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, November 12, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater, Wisconsin with Father Steven Forrest celebrating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Friends may call after 10AM on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the church until the time of the Mass. The family would like to thank Dr. Steve Bartz, and the staff at Mercy South Family Practice Residency Center, Fairhaven Senior Services, Dr. Janet Fechter, Dr. Jason Welch, and the staff of Mercy Whitewater, Father Stephen Forrest, and Agrace Hospice Care for the loving care they provided for Raymond. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to St. Henry's Catholic Church, 16097 US Hwy 68E, Hardin, KY 42048. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, Wisconsin is assisting the family.