Gerald Antony Pfau

Gerald "Jerry" Antony Pfau passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at the age of 82. Jerry was born in Richardton, North Dakota, and grew up in Glendive, Montana where he attended catholic elementary school and Dawson County High School. Jerry enlisted in the Navy on April 1, 1952, and served four years on the USS Saint Paul. After the Navy, he returned to Glendive to work in the oil fields and serve as a fire fighter for the Glendive Fire Department. Jerry was married to Sharron Pfau (Shaw) on September 1, 1958; they were married for 58 years. In the summer of 1962, they moved to Seattle, Washington where Jerry worked in the construction trade until he retired. They were very fortunate to take many trips, both while working and after retirement. They were often found in Mexico during spring breaks. Their other adventures included visits to Australia and New Zealand, a month touring Europe, and trips to Guam to visit their daughter and son-in-law. While in Guam, they had the opportunity to see Saipan, make frequent trips to Palau, Hawaii, and (Jerry's personal favorite) Bali. One of Jerry's cherished retirement pastimes was helping in and around Ontario's Marten River Lodge, where he assisted his daughter and son-in-law in entertaining guests and visiting with the guides after work. He is so fondly remembered there for his contributions - especially from the Guests who enjoyed his "fishing camp" sense of humor. When Sharon also retired, they spent several years traveling the United States in their fifth wheel. They both loved spending time with family and friends, and to dance, hike, camp, cross country ski, bike, snorkel, boat and fish. Jerry spent many relaxing hours playing the guitar, which he taught himself while in the Navy. Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharry; his three daughters, Deborah and her husband, Kevin, Nadine and her husband, Tom, and Kathleen and her husband, Troy; grandchildren, Andrew, Rachael, Michael, Alex, Christopher, Daniel and Anthony; sister, Jeanette; brother, Ted; and the rest of his family and friends. Following Jerry's wishes, just the immediate family held a ceremony to remember him privately.