Gerald Blum

Jerry's legacy is as a businessman that fostered Fresno development. His professional history presents the transformation of a single department store his family inherited into a successful chain that met the needs of growing suburan communities. This growth was largely his vision as it's Chief Operating Officer, and it materialized well for two decades.

His prowess in managing one of the Fresno's landmark companies -- Gottshalks -- is a compliment to be delivered by others. ...

Jerry was quirky fun, but i've seen his rather caustic side, too! i worked with him on AnnniversaryBreakfast events at G, assisting in costuming mostly buyers and store managers to fit his skits. they were genuinely hilarious. i never knew his mood when i ran into him but i DID manage it. one day he called me into his office, i went. he was in his chair and motioned to me that his neck hurt and would i massage it? of course.. he lived a long life, lived how he wanted. good for him! ...

Special man! Honored to have known and cared for him.