Gerald D. Ferguson Jr.

1930 - 2021

Gerald "Jerry" D. Ferguson, Jr. died at Boulder Community Hospital November 11, 2021. Jerry was born on December 4, 1930 in Greeley, Colorado to Gerald D. Ferguson and Margaret Josephine Reid. He graduated from Deuel County High School in Chappell, Nebraska. Fall of 1948, he entered Colorado State University (CSU) in Ft. Collins. There, he received both a B.S. and M.S. degree. Jerry completed a Ph.D. at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in 1970. Jerry participated in the advanced Army R.O.T.C. program at CSU. As an outstanding military graduate, he received a regular commission. He, then, served as a Lieutenant in the 96th Field Artillery Battalion for three years, one of which was in the Korean conflict. Jerry worked as a college student affairs administrator in several institutions-St. Cloud State (Minnesota), UCLA, CSU, Northeastern Junior College, Kearney State College (Nebraska) and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He retired after spending 24 years with the CU Student Residence Halls program. Jerry loved following and participating in sports. He was a life-long fan of college football and basketball and played handball for many years. Jerry married Karlene Howell on August 13, 1966 in Lawrence, Kansas. They were the parents of two daughters-Kristine and Anne. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, daughter Kristine, sister Mary Margaret Orman, brother G. Robert Ferguson and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Anne. Donations in his memory can be made to the charity of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be scheduled in the future.