Photo courtesy of Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma
Petaluma, California
Mar 2, 1943 – May 3, 2021 (Age 78)
Gerald N. (Jerry) Littrell passed away peacefully after a long illness May 3, 2021 at his Rohnert Park home. He was 78. He is survived by three sons, Jerold (Jay), Adam, and Patrick, and daughter Lorraine (Lori). His family, and many friends and acquaintances, will always remember Jerry for his sense of humor, quick wit, and the ability to make others laugh.
Jerry was born and raised in San Francisco, graduating from Lowell High and then San Francisco State University. His great professional calling came as an English, writing and yearbook teacher for three decades in the Jefferson Union High School District, at Westmoor High in Daly City and Terra Nova High in Pacifica. Among his fondest memories of teaching was being the coordinator for those yearbook staffs and the adventures they experienced. From the mid-1960s on, Jerry was also a well-known figure in the local sports scene on the San Mateo Peninsula. This included many years as a sportswriter and correspondent, chiefly for the San Mateo Times, a women’s basketball coach at Westmoor High, Burlingame High and College of San Mateo, and a softball and baseball umpire. He became recognized as one of the best baseball umpires in the area and was consistently rewarded with assignments to high school section playoff and championship games.
Jerry resided in Rohnert Park for two decades, there he much enjoyed his retirement days by staying in touch with friends, shopping and more shopping, theatre hopping, playing on-line spades with Lori, and anything and everything about granddaughter Georgia. Jerry also showed considerable talent in candle making, lapidary and wood turning. He touched many lives and will be missed.
There will be no services. The family does encourage online thoughts and remembrances.
Read MoreI'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We had some fun times going to the movies.
Wendy Cromwell
May 05, 2024 | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Rest in peace Mr Littrell.
He was a awesome teacher and loving father.
Lisa Giusti
June 20, 2021 | Student
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
He was a great teacher and a great dad
Rest in peace Mr. Littrell
Lisa Giusti
June 20, 2021 | Student
He was an inspirational teacher!!! Even to us, who at the time didn’t know we could be inspired. TN Class is 1989
Jennifer Ward Chelone
June 20, 2021 | Student
Rest in peace. You are my favorite teacher in high school and I truly appreciate your dedication to teaching. You turned me on to some great books that I will never forget and truly appreciate it.
Brian Martinez
June 20, 2021 | Student
Mr. Littrell
What a great teacher. Loved going to his class at Terra Nova HS. Funny , caring and what a joy to have had the pleasure to like going to class . Definitely thought big him over the last 35 years . RIP .
My deepest condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Natasha Benham -Erdei
Natasha Benham-Erdei
June 20, 2021 | Student
I just came across the obituary of Mr .Littrell. He was my English Teacher during my Freshman year at Terra Nova High in 1981. A big fan of Orson Welles , always giving spelling tests in which he would come up with the most obscure words of the English Language. He had the thick burry beard, students would tease him that he was trying to look just like ''Wolfman Jack.'' A brilliant minded man. RIP Mr. Littrell.
Craig Roark
June 20, 2021 | Student
I had Mr. Littrell as my journalism advisor in high school. He was absolutely my favorite and most memorable teacher. He was hilarious, wickedly smart and a great teacher. I still remember how he would write ATQ on essay tests - Answer The Question and I really learned how to read and answer questions as a result.
He was a great guy and I’m sure he will be sorely missed. I never forgot him and I graduated in 1977! Rest In Peace, Mr. Littrell.
Pamela Vivion-Brooks
May 19, 2021 | Student
I had Mr. Littrell as my journalism advisor in high school. He was absolutely my favorite and most memorable teacher. He was hilarious, wickedly smart and a great teacher. I still remember how he would write ATQ on essay tests - Answer The Question and I really learned how to read and answer questions as a result.
He was a great guy and I’m sure he will be sorely missed. I never forgot him and I graduated in 1977! Rest In Peace, Mr. Littrell. ❤
Pamela Vivion-Brooks
May 19, 2021 | Student
