Shoreview, Minnesota
Age 60 of Shoreview Died June 19, 2011 Preceded in death by baby sister, Laurie Jean. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Rachel; son, Eric (Laura); parents, Wally and Marge; siblings, Cindy (Paul) Johnson, Bruce (Sharon), Heidi (Tim) Drier and Paula (Mike) Burns; other family and friends....
Read MoreJerry and I met at the U of Minn. in the Biostatistics program in 1973. He was very considerate. He trained me on his position in Medtronic Corp. Statistical Resources in 1980, when he changed positions in Medtonic. I will miss Jerry and his smile.
LeRoy Mattson
June 23, 2011 | Minneapolis, MN
My sympathy goes out to the family. I worked with Jerry at Medtronic. He told some wonderful stories about his family and the farm. God bless your family.
Kathy Rustad
June 23, 2011 | Stillwater, MN
I haven't seen Jerry since our school days when he was in the class ahead of me, and his sister Cindy in mine, but I remember his fun loving, but kind demeanor. He wasn't above mischief, but it was never mean spirited. He was the kind of guy you would always want as a friend. Wally and Marge raised a wonderful son. Our heart felt sympathy goes to Rachel,and Eric Eklund, and their entire extended family.
Dustin & Kris Paulson
June 23, 2011 | Mora, MN
It was my great pleasure and honor to know Jerry for all of my almost 16 years at Medtronic. He was an amazing man and we will miss him terribly. God's peace to you in this difficult time.
Susan Frank
June 22, 2011
Dear Rachel and Family,
We will miss Jerry at Medtronic. He always had a smile and was wonderful to work with. May God bless all of you.
Sabina Ylinen
June 22, 2011 | Minneapolis, MN
I met Jerry in 1981 at Medtronic.
In the late 80's we reported to the same manager. Many a night we stayed past five o'clock just talking about life and what made us tick.
I still smile when I recall the hilarious stories Jerry told about things that happened up on the farm. Many of these stories involved his Dad and his Uncle. You could tell how much he cared for both of them by the gentle way he related their foibles and misfortunes.
Jerry's good humor...
John Dean
June 22, 2011 | Woodbury, MN
Dear Eklund Family
My sincere condolences on Jerry,s passing. I shall always be thankful
for having Jerry as my neighbor. I trust our Lord will comfort you during
this time of great loss.
Rudy Faber
1105 505th st west
Stanchfield,MN 55080
Rudy Faber
June 22, 2011 | Stanchfield, MN
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and they will continue to be with you.
Lots of hugs,
Jerry and Marikay Ebert
June 21, 2011
Even though I haven't seen Jerry for many years, I grew up with the Eklund family as our neighbor. We all had such a great time as children, growing up in a small Minnesota town. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time of sorrow.
Carol Erickson
June 21, 2011 | Deer River, MN