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Gerald Joseph Bray

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 27 to Mar. 9, 2011.

Bray, Gerald Joseph Age 83, of Crystal, passed away on Thurs., Feb. 24, 2011. "Jerry" worked for NSP for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Electrical Union Local 160, the American Legion and Kiwanis. Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, and was very proud of his family. Survived by his wife. Lois (married 62 years); sons, Gerald Jr. (Nancy), Daniel (Mari), Jeffrey (Lori), Timothy (Susan) and Russell (Michelle); nine grandchildren, Michael, Alyssa, Jennifer, Aaron, Eric, Savannah, Adam, Flynn, and MacKenna. He is also survived by brother, Richard; sister, Eva Urman; many other relatives and close friends. Visitation is on Saturday, March 12, 10-11 am, Service at 11 am, at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel, 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal. Memorials preferred to Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel or the Salvation Army. Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643

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March 19, 2011

Gayle Stassen posted to the memorial.

March 10, 2011

Dan & Sharon McGinley posted to the memorial.

March 9, 2011

John Evans posted to the memorial.

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Gayle Stassen

March 19, 2011

Lois and Boys
Sorry to read about Jerry. Remember all the good times on Cloverdale and Elmhurst. Prayers are with all from Geri and I.

Dan & Sharon McGinley

March 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

John Evans

March 9, 2011

Russ,
You and your family have our sympathy and we are saddened to hear of your loss. I fondly remember your father at all of our high school football games those 25 years ago.

Shannon Stone

March 8, 2011

Bray Family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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Sandy

March 8, 2011

Auntie Lois and family, I have many of enjoyable memories of all of you. Thanks Uncle Jerry for being a great uncle and you baked a darn good cake!!!

Missy Eckman

March 3, 2011

To the entire Bray family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time, may many happy memories comfort you. Take special care

Gwen (Stassen)Taylor

March 1, 2011

Lois,Boys and families,
Just read about Jerry. Sorry sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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