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Gerald Haers Obituary
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday (July 18) at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street, Phelps.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday (July 19) at St. Francis Church in Phelps. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.
It is requested that memorial donations be made to Phelps American Legion 1346 Rt. 96 Phelps, NY 14532 or DIRT Museum and Hall of Fame 1 Speedway Dr, Weedsport, NY 13166.
Jerry was born on June 16, 1945 in Clifton Springs, N.Y. the son of the late Philemon and Marjorie Bement Haers. Jerry owned and operated Phelps Cement Products. He was a member of St. Francis Church in Phelps. He was Vietnam Veteran serving in the 41st Signal Battalion. He was a member of the Phelps American Legion Post 457. He was very proud to support his local community. A big part of Jerry's life was racing. He has been involved with racing and sponsoring cars and race teams since he was 14. He also formed Haers Brothers Racing which is still operating today. Jerry was a member of the Geneva Ducks Unlimited for over 30 years. Most important to Jerry was his family and grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joanne Haers; his children Gerald Jr. (Melissa) Haers of Clifton Springs, Jillian (Vic) Coffey of Caledonia, and Justin (Melanie) Haers of Clifton Springs; grandchildren Jared Haers, Kasey Coffey, Emma Haers, Claire Coffey, Jonathan Haers, Shelby Coffey and Kyle Coffey; sisters-in-law Jane Haers of Phelps, Kathryn Haers of Phelps, MaryJane Melito of Geneva, and Phyllis Lowery of Geneva; many nieces; nephews; cousins; and many close friends.
He was predeceased by his brothers Michael and Philip.
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Paula Tindall
July 11, 2025
Miss ya big guy!! XO
Paula Tindall
July 11, 2024
Miss ya big Jerry xo
Paula
Paula Tindall
July 11, 2023
Good family man. Always there when needed. Miss ya Gerry. xo
Have fun with all with ya. Paula
Paula Tindall
July 11, 2021
Miss ya, big time, Ger
xoxo
Paula Tindall
July 12, 2020
Miss your humor....❤
Daniel White
July 11, 2020
Miss you!
Paula Tindall
August 5, 2019
Missed deeply.
Cindy DeCann
July 22, 2019
Joann and family, we are so sorry to hear about Jerry. He will be missed in so many ways and places. Our prayers are with you. Dorothy Meath, Scott, Cindy and 6guns DeCann
Ginger Hauf
July 20, 2019
So very sorry for your loss,he was a great man and will be missed. May he RIP after his illness
Alice Sabin
July 20, 2019
So very sorry for you loss.
Pat Bourne
July 18, 2019
Joanne, so sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to you and your family! You both were always wonderful to me at the DMV in Waterloo!
Joe Dressner
July 18, 2019
Ger-Bear,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I'll always remember your dad coming to the ballgames. My condolences to you and your entire family.
Taco
Bill Campbell
July 18, 2019
Joann, very sorry to hear about Gerry, just found out about 5 minutes ago. Mike and I always looked forward to spending time with you guys whenever we could. I haven't been around to any races yet this year, will definitely stop in to see you next time I'm in the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
John Raczenski
July 18, 2019
A friend since 3rd grade. He was one of a kind with that great wit and sly grin. My condolences to Joanne and all of the family.
Ted Quillen
July 18, 2019
Joanne & family
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Roeland
July 18, 2019
Joanne & family
We offer our deepest sympathy for your devastating loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you and family.
Steve & Kathy Roeland & family
JIm & Donna Mott
July 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Liz Sculli
July 17, 2019
Dear Joanne & family,
We are sending our love & deepest sympathies to you & all your beautiful family! Gerry was a wondetgul man & we hope that all the wonderful memories you have shared with each other will help bring you peace & comfort...we are sorry we cannot make services as we are on Australia for 6 weeks but know our hearts are heavy woth saddness.Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mike & Liz
gail morrow
July 17, 2019
I am so sorry, will miss this big guy...prayers to your family. Gail Morrow
Raymond Kelley
July 17, 2019
Joann jullian and the boys sorry for your loss Jerry was a great man that will be truly missed by all hes up there with Karen probably talking old times at the track we are very sorry. Raymond Kelley Matt and Kelly Carlin and the grandchildren
Maryanna Morrow
July 17, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Roger and he can talk over raceing together and catch up on things. Love to the family.
July 17, 2019
Joanne and family,
With deep sympathy for your loss.
Chuck and Nancy Case
Timothy Munn
July 17, 2019
Gerry "The Bear" Haers
Very sorry to hear about your father's passing.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Munn
Nick Amatulli
July 17, 2019
Joanne and family: please accept our most sincere condolences on Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
July 17, 2019
sorry for your loss barb hildreth
Karen Larsen
July 16, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you and your family. Gerry was a great guy and will be sadly missed by the community.
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