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1946
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2015
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Jerome Gaspar Obituary
Jerome "Jerry" Gaspar, age 68, of Colton passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Riverview Healthcare Community in Flandreau.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at First Lutheran Church, Colton. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 5-7:00 PM, flowed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM at First Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 45 years, Carol, Colton; his daughters, Stacey (Chad) Knecht, Lincoln, NE; Nicole (Justin) Van Hal, Dell Rapids; four grandchildren; Katie, Conner, Lily, and Elise; four siblings, Patricia O'Loughlen, Sioux Falls; Carol (Robert) Mergen, Dell Rapids; Judy (Jerome) Baumberger, Dell Rapids, and Dennis (Kate) Gaspar, Sioux Falls; two brother and sister in laws and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Full obituary at minnehahafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barb Meyer
July 19, 2015
Carol, so sorry to see that Jerry had passed away, but he is no longer fighting Alzheimers. You will miss him, but he is free. You have been a very faithful wife through all of this. May God comfort you--Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on Him.
Jeannie Brown
July 19, 2015
Carol my deepest sympathy. My family and Jerry's family grew up together and have a lot of great memories. You and your family are in my Prayers. God Bless You All.
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