Gerald Dammann

Gerald T. Dammann A memorial Mass celebrating the life of Gerald T. "Jerry" Dammann, 68, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 557 Lake St., Antioch. Born Nov. 9, 1935, in Chicago, he passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Medical City Dallas in Dallas, after a six-week courageous battle with leukemia. Jerry graduated from Grant High School in Fox Lake in 1954. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army and served his country for two years. Upon completion of his military service, he started in the carpentry business, in which he took great pride. Jerry was a man who lived life to the fullest with his enjoyment in golfing, snowmobiling, traveling, ranching, woodworking, rock-and-roll and country music. He was a very special father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving daughters, Donna Dammann, Luanne (Darryl) Kwak, Nancy (Bruce) Bowen and Valerie (Dan) Stratford; grandchildren, Jerry, Cody, Nicole, Bruce and Brittany; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Dee) and Barbara Dammann; sister, Judith Magee; and by many cherished nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving fiancee, Jeannie "Lynda" Coskey; her children, Michelle (Jeff) Puskas, Wendy (Matt) Kruczek and Kelly Sibley; and her grandchildren, Daniel, Leah, Kayla and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harriet and Harold Dammann; and by his siblings, Don Dammann and Betty Spaulding. Memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Office of Donor Services, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 or www.leukemia-lymphoma.org, or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.