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Gerald Krumwiede Obituary
WASHINGTON - Gerald "Jerry" Krumwiede, 64, of Washington passed away at 11:19 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Washington, the son of George and Pauline Nelson Krumwiede. He married Carol Gerber on May 20, 1972, in Eureka, Ill.
Surviving are one son, Jody "Jed" Krumwiede of Washington; one sister, Toni (Lonnie) Cline of Washington; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and two great-great-nephews.
Preceding Jerry in death were his parents; one infant brother, Leslie W. Krumwiede; and one infant nephew, David Cline.
Jerry was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran.
He worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company for 30 years before his retirement in 2011. He then worked part time in the deli at the Washington Walmart.
He loved spending time on the computer and was an avid Chicago Bears fan, as well as an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a very dedicated and loving father, brother and uncle and will be missed by all.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A time to celebrate Jerry's life will be announced at a later time.
Memorials in his name may be given to TAPS.
Notes of condolences for the family may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
February 23, 2014
I really liked working with Jerry at Caterpillar in Mossville. We retired the same day. God bless his family, and I believe Jerry is in a much better place. Ed Shroyer
February 23, 2014
I really liked working with Jerry at Caterpillar in Mossville. We also retired the same day. God bless the family,and Jerry who I believe is in a much better place. Ed Shroyer
Angie Bullard
January 31, 2014
in loving memory
Angie Bullard
January 31, 2014
I really enjoyed getting to know Jerry and was always a pleasure to work with him.
I will miss him dearly and my prayers are with your family.
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Sharon Stoller
January 29, 2014
Dear Jody and Carol
Paul and I are very sadden to hear about Jerry,he was always so nice and kind.May God be with both of you. Love Ya Paul and Sharon Stoller
Norma Livengood
January 29, 2014
My family and I grew up next door to Toni And jerry on Jefferson Street. I used to see him every day at work. We had some great talks in the breakroom. I miss him alreadu
Nancy Guth
January 29, 2014
Jerry and I go way back when. I have known him for a long time. We had a lot of good times. He always called me "half pint". My sympathy goes to the family. He is in a much better place now.
January 29, 2014
Jody, we are very sorry to hear about your dad! We hadn't seen you guys much since we moved, but we will miss running into Jerry at Wal-Mart. Our thoughts are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything. Take care.
Casey and Jen Faulkner
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