Jerry A. Ostrem

OSTREM, Jerry A., 74, of Richmond, died August 29, 2008. He was born and raised in St. Paul, Minn. After high school, he joined the Navy and retired after 27 years. He then worked in security at Virginia Power. Jerry enjoyed his time working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather. He is survived by his wife, Diane C. Ostrem of 35 years; a sister, Linda Fleischaker of Minnesota; two half sisters, Jeanne Miller of Minnesota, and Chris Qunn and her husband, Mike, of Florida; a niece and two great-nephews; three stepchildren, Harvey Ball II, Roger Ball and Cherril Peters and her husband, Dale; four grandchildren, Logan, Preston, Angela Peters, and Casey L. Ball, "they call him Papa"; a number of neighbors; a special fishing friend, George Shpil; a longtime hunting and fishing friend, Ashton Brock; and a large number of Navy friends. The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, September 4, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.