Jerry Philip Theusch

Jerry was my neighbor for decades. We used to go on overnight campouts with our "Indian Princess" daughters. On one of those campouts, we were alone around the campfire. After learning that I was a veteran, Jerry told me this: "In Vietnam, in the jungle, I was on guard duty on a moonless night. My partner and I had to go out beyond the perimeter and guard the camp. Of the two of us, one had to be awake at all times." "It was my turn, so I was sleeping. Suddenly, my partner shook me awake....

So many great memories Jerry. A great guy with such a great sense of humor! Growing up and my adult years of all the Gemini adventures and stories with you in the middle of them. Hearing about the Italian grocery shopping trip where everything had "O" behind it was a great memory. I remember you always having a quick wit or a catchy comeback, but one that I think of often was the night of our engagement party when Jeanie having a hard time getting you out the door to go home finally saying...

Cheers to a life well-lived Jerry!! You taught me so much about being a true Duck fan and it was such an honor to share the Rose Bowl Duck game together in LA when I was in grad school! Back in the day, I never did thank you for voting for me for committee chairperson. I wanted to serve our city government and could not believe I actually got elected, then my parents told me they asked you and everyone to vote for me! It wasn't until I was sworn in that I realized we were not the same party...

Thanks Jerry for the memories you shared with us on our fishing trips and the camaraderie & hilarity in our cribbage nights. Thanks for being my friend, and remember I was the one who netted that huge brown trout for you back then. I know where you are now practicing cards and only hope I can get there someday too. God be with you. Denny Devlin