Gerald "Jerry" Spierings
1950 - 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Spierings
1950 - 2025
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1950
DIED
2025
Gerald "Jerry" Spierings Obituary
SPIERINGS, Gerald N. (Jerry), 74, lost his courageous battle to Cholangiocarcinoma, January 14, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. With a quiet, kind and generous nature, Jerry was a humble man of integrity whose acts of love and humor will live in our hearts. He will be dearly missed and always loved.
The youngest of four siblings, Jerry was born in Berea, Ohio to William and Maria (nee Rosloot) Spierings on November 8, 1950. He attended St. Mary school in Avon, Ohio and in 1968 graduated from Elyria Catholic HS, Elyria, Ohio. Jerry enlisted in the USMC in 1970, was deployed to Viet Nam, and honorably discharged. In 1973, Jerry and Kathleen Burnett were married and started their family. He proudly graduated from St. Petersburg College in 2003.
Jerry generally worked in the construction industry beginning on paving crews in Ohio, supervising various construction projects and as a Project Manager in Florida.
Jerry was a devoted, dedicated and cherished husband, father and family man. Left to mourn are his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen; daughters Julie Spierings and Lisa Suarez; granddaughters Reina Suarez and Maya Williams; great grandson Andrew Hodge; son-in-law Mark Michael; a grandson-in-law Jesse Hodge; brother Anthony Spierings; sister Wilhelmina Kapron; and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, and his son Andrew.
Jerry loved the outdoors; gardening, tending his trees and plants; he loved living near the Gulf of Mexico and for the last two years on Lake Clay in Lake Placid. Jerry also loved to travel. He was especially happy to have traveled to his parents' homeland, the Netherlands last year.
A service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2:30 pm at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg 33708. A Celebration of Life will follow at Springwood II Clubhouse, 10440 US Hwy. 19N, Pinellas Park 33782.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory.
The family extends a special thank you to Good Shepherd Hospice (Violet Team) for their help, compassion, and thoughtfulness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to chaptershealth.org/give/donate.
NOTE: For our Friends and Family outside the Florida area. There will be a second Celebration in Ohio. Details to follow on FB.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Kathleen Spierings
February 8, 2025
As we say goodbye to Jerry, we come together as family and friends to celebrate the light and love he brought into our lives.
Cris & Mike Smith
February 2, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to Kathleen and the family. We enjoyed many a meal and laughs with Jerry and Kathleen over the years. Even though we hadn't seen him in a few years, he is easily remembered as a kind soul. Hugs and strength to the Spierings family and friends who were fortunate to know him.
Bob and Joyce Hammond
January 29, 2025
Too many memories to mention, no words to describe our heartbreak
Cathy Anglada
January 26, 2025
The love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Always Cathy Anglada and family
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Carol (Gvist) Brooks
January 24, 2025
I remember Jerry from Ohio, he was a great guy, lots of fun! I´m so sorry for your loss Kathy, may he RIP
Margie Guggenbiller Westphal
January 24, 2025
I remember Jerry from St Mary´s and he was always smiling. My cousin is still very good friends with his sister. Rest in peace Jerry.
Margie Guggenbiller Westphal
Debbie Norris
January 24, 2025
Jerry was such a funny and caring classmate. He was so full of life. We had a small group that saw him last February, He was still the same from high school. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. We are so very sorry. RIP
Dave & Barb Bauer
January 23, 2025
Over the 60 years that we have been friends, there are so many great memories that were made. Jerry is one of the best friends we ever had. What a great time we all had rolling on the River in Tampa with friends. Priceless. Will never forget this great guy and the smile he always flashed!! Rest in Peace Jerry
Noreen LYDON Snyder, Englewood, Fl.
January 23, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jerry´s passing. I was a classmate at Elyria Catholic in 1968 with him. My locker was near his and what a joker he was. Always full of spit and vinegar. He was so full of life, always happy and full of devilment. He had me laughing with his antics. Everyone he met was drawn to him. Great guy and he will be missed by all.
Larry Firment
January 23, 2025
Jerry was a great friend during our high school years, but I lost touch until our 50th Class Reunion. He was the same great guy. Sad to lose him, my condolences to his family.
Rey Suarez
January 23, 2025
The Big Jerry with a big super heart.. everywhere you go you bring that light with you.. thinking of you bring me a smile in my face. Thanks for been a partner in this trip and part of my family... big super hug buddy..
Rey Suarez
January 23, 2025
The Big Jerry with a big super heart.. everywhere you go you bring that light with you.. thinking of you bring me a smile in my face. Thanks for been a partner in this trip and part of my family... big super hug buddy..
Reina Suarez
January 23, 2025
Reina suarez
January 22, 2025
My Grandfather was a Great man, beyond excellent, very strong minded I personally viewed him as a natural leader, he´ll forever be missed words can´t describe the feeling of lost but we won a life with him and I´ll forever be grateful for that; I am wishing you well wherever you are, We love you Grampa.
Julie Spierings
January 22, 2025
Julie Spierings
January 22, 2025
For our Friends and Family outside the Florida area. There will be a second Celebration in Ohio. Details to follow. Please check in with Mom (Kathleen Spierings) or Dads (Gerald Spierings) FB page.
Raymond DeChant
January 21, 2025
Like my brother, Rich, I came to know Jerry while working at his family's greenhouse during the 60's. My oldest brother, Len, was a lifelong friend with Jerry's brother, John, and our families became very good friends. Jerry was a hard worker but also had that mischievous side about him. He loved to pull a good prank on someone and he loved his sports cars. So sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in God's Peace.
Willy Spierings Kapron
January 21, 2025
So hard to say goodbye to my youngest brother. So many memories. My mother let his hair grow passed his shoulders because it was curly and blond. The only one with blond hair. Applesauce had to be at every meal. We always thought he was rhe favorite but he was loved by so many people. The things we did growing up in Avon probably should be not shared. It was a wonderful town to grow up in. Jerry will be missed by everyone he knew and also everyone him and Kathe knew in Florida.
Rich DeChant
January 21, 2025
Jerry and I were friends in our youth. My brother Joe and I worked side by side with Jerry in the Spierings Greenhouse in Sheffield, Ohio. We worked hard and had so much fun. Jerry always had a great attitude about life. He kept us laughing; I can't remember him being down or angry. We lost track of each other over the years, but I'll remember him always.
Rich DeChant
Thomas Lee creamer
January 21, 2025
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR MY GOOD FRIEND JERRY PASSED I REALLY ENJOY GOING OUT FOR DINNER WITH HIM AND KATHERN SO GLAD THAT I MET THEM WONDERFUL FRIEND.SO PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.SO RIP MY DEAR FRIEND GONNA MISS YOU.THOMAS LEE CREAMER CLEARWATER FLA
Patti O
January 20, 2025
Always when we would meet for dinner and or when I would go over their place
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