May God bless you and your...
I was roommates with Jerry´s son, Gary, who once helped me get an interview with Jerry for a business school project. Both innovative, smart, hard working men. -Gary Goodson
Gary Goodson
June 22, 2025 | Friend


Portland, Oregon
1939 - 2020
William Gerald 'Jerry' PryorApril 29, 1939 - May 27, 2020 William Gerald "Jerry" Pryor was a true success story from the small town, Walnut, Kan. Jerry graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BS in Business Administration in 1962 and Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program in...
Read MoreI was roommates with Jerry´s son, Gary, who once helped me get an interview with Jerry for a business school project. Both innovative, smart, hard working men. -Gary Goodson
Gary Goodson
June 22, 2025 | Friend
Jerry was a good and loyal friend and was proud to his friend. Gerry Knechtel
Gerry Knechtel
June 03, 2022 | Work
Dear Joyce,
Denny and I were saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. He was incredibly gifted as a business leader. At the same time, he was always warm and kind and we were blessed to call him friend. We always enjoyed the dinner parties at your home, you were the perfect host and hostess with delicious food and wonderful conversation making all feel very welcomed.
We hope God fills you with peace and may your many wonderful memories bring smiles to you and your...
Dennis & Debbie Buss
June 26, 2020 | Coworker
Dear Joyce,
We were saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. He was an incredible man, friend and boss. He had such a gentle and kind demeanor. We enjoyed our dinner parties at your home. You were always the perfect host and hostess, making everyone feel welcomed.
We pray that our Lord will fill you and your family with peace and your forever memories will bring you lots of smiles.
With...
Dennis and Debbie Buss
June 26, 2020 | Coworker
Take Care Jerry, Job well done in life, still have our pic together . God Bless ...Dennis
Dennis Ochwat
June 23, 2020 | Coworker
Our condolences to Joyce and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working for Jerry at Van Dorn Demag and especially enjoyed our golf outings.
Gordon Palm
June 20, 2020 | Coworker
I was so sorry to learn of Jerry's death. My sincere sympathy to Joyce and his family. I was secretary for Jerry during his time at Van Dorn Demag and appreciated our time together. Interestingly enough, I, too,
have Parkinsons, having been diagnosed 12 years ago.
Joan Schluep
June 19, 2020
A very good friend and industry associate. Many wonderful trips were shared with Joyce and Jerry. He was an honorable man and will be missed by many. Joe Bergen
Joe Bergen
June 15, 2020 | Friend
I worked with Jerry at Omark Industries ( later called Blount International) he was a good friend and I was proud when he called me his friend. He was a man who kept his word.
May he rest in peace. Gerry Knechtel
Gerry Knechtel
June 15, 2020 | Coworker