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Jerry Paradee Obituary
Jerry L. Paradee
Jan. 29, 1953 - July 10, 2022
MOWEAQUA - Jerry L. Paradee, 69, of Moweaqua, died July 10, 2022, in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 ,in First Christian Church, Moweaqua. Visitation will be from 11:00 - 1:00, prior to service time. Casual attire is preferred. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
Memorials may be made to Central A&M Athletics.
Jerry was born on January 29, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the son of John M. and Alice (Mansholt) Paradee. He married Susan Kay Hopkins on September 9, 1972, in Decatur, IL. She survives.
Jerry served in the Air National Guard and was a member of the Decatur Bowling Hall of Fame. He was retired from Caterpillar, working over 35 years with the company. Jerry was an avid bowler and golfer and assisted with the youth golf program at the Moweaqua Golf Course. Jerry also enjoyed cars, and rooting for the Chicago Bears and Cubs.
Surviving are his wife, Susan; sons: Jason (Susie) Paradee and Joseph and (Lindsay) Paradee, all of Moweaqua; daughter, Lori (Adam) Puckett of Assumption; grandchildren: Bridget (Josh) Yaeger, Tate Paradee, Jacob Paradee, Eric Paradee, James Paradee, Holly Paradee, Kinley Paradee and Madison Puckett. A first great-grandchild is expected in January.
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.
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Doug Hettinger
October 23, 2022
I can't hardly believe this. Sue, it looks you and Jerry had a wonderful life together, as evinced by the children, grandchildren and a great grandchild on the way. I have been looking back to the old Lakeview days, and getting in touch with a few people, and just located Larry Hurt and Barb (Kilborn) in Texas. Been emailing and when possible WhatsApping. I live in another country and well, just looking back often. So, I found this notice. Again, it looks like you had a long and fruitful life together, and that is very gratifying. One of those high school couples that lived the dream--my parents both died this past year after 70 years of marriage, having met at Stephen Decatur High. I believe these kinds of stories are becoming rarer and rarer. You got married in '72 a day before my birthday. I think I pulled up next to you on 36 once, just west of Nelson Park at that large intersection. And Jerry was at Caterpillar all those years--wonder if he knew my father, one of the lead metallurgical engineers there? Larry Hurt's dad also worked at Cat. Well, just wanted to give my condolences, and let you know that those years in Decatur when we were young were indeed magical. And it sounds like you made a very magical continuation of it all with Jerry all those years after! Your friend, Doug
Linda (Sutton) Sattley
July 15, 2022
Sue and family, so sorry for your loss. Jerry will be missed.
Lois Stewart
July 14, 2022
My sympathies go out to Susan and her family.
Mike Orange
July 14, 2022
My condolences to the family. I new him from Cat. What a great guy. Played golf a few times together. Again, sorry for your loss.
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