Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1942 - 2013 (Age 71)
Jerry L. Adrian, 71, of Sioux Falls was called ?home? on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at the Dougherty Hospice House. Jerry was born on January 18, 1942 in Dolton, SD to Art and Valina (Ratzlaff) Adrian. He graduated from Freeman High School in 1960. He married Sonja Stahl on June 22, 1960 in Freeman, SD. He was the founder of Adrian Sod Service in Sioux Falls, SD from 1963 until the present date.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sonja, Sioux Falls, SD; daughters, Sheila (Tex) Wright, Sioux Falls, SD; Shawn (Butch) Mattern, Homestead, Fla., Shalece (Chris) Vinson, Worthing, SD; sons, Jared (Mandee) Adrian, Sioux Falls, SD, Jayme Adrian (fiancée, Jessica) Harrisburg, SD; 16 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Sheryl Pam; one son, Jason Jon; his parents and parents in law, 3 brothers, 1 brother-in-law and one niece.
Visitation will be from noon to 4:00 pm Monday at Heritage Funeral Home and from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Sioux Falls with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls with burial in the Schartner Cemetery rural Freeman. The family wishes that memorials be directed to the Children?s Home Society.
I am so sorry to learn of Jerry. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I'm sure my Dad (just passed sept 26th) is introducing himself & they are having great conversations. We have some awesome angel's watching over us. Thoughts & prayers are sent your way! Tami @ Stride Rite
Tami Lien
October 16, 2013 | Sioux Falls, SD
Jerry's passing is a great loss for your family and for all of us. A greater loss would have been if we'd never had Jerry with us. It is Heavens gain. Thank you Lord for Jerry. Cousin Arlene and Jack Werkema. Dewey, Arizona
October 05, 2013
I was saddened to hear that Jerry has passed away. He was a wonderful man, full of joy and generous to a fault. He will be greatly missed. Lots of fond memories as a kid on hay rides and being out at the retreat center. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Reed Sheard
September 29, 2013 | Santa Barbara, CA
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the Adrian family now and in the coming months.
Deepest Sympathy,
Turfgrass Producers International Staff & Board of Directors
Veronica Iwanski
September 26, 2013 | East Dundee, IL
I'm sorry for you loss. May God give your family comfort and peace during your time of sorrow.
Ms Porter
September 23, 2013
Dear Sonja and family
We were very saddened at the news of Jerry's passing,and we are so sorry for your loss. We very much enjoyed his friendship at Superstition Buttes and he will be missed for sure. Our prayers are with you
Al and Daune Johns
September 23, 2013 | Maple Ridge, BC
Shalece and family, we have been praying for you and your family and will keep on. We are so sorry for you to lose your dad to awful cancer. Love, Kary and Colton
Kary Allen
September 22, 2013 | Springfield, MO
We're so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed our winter friendship at Sup. Buttes. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We know you family & friends will miss him greatly. Dick & Doris Smith
September 20, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of family get togethers by the pool and retreat center.
Luke Werner
September 20, 2013 | Rochester, MN