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Gerald Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 16 to Jul. 18, 2010.

Thompson, Gerald (Jerry, JT) age 75, born May 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Melba & Reuben Thompson; brother, John (sister-in-law, Mary); brother-in-law, Dennis Trittin and nephew, Dan Snater. Survived by loving wife, Ellen of 53 years; daughters, Kris (Dan) Seeler and Kari (Scott) Schuveiller; son, Mark (Holly); beloved grandchildren: Ashley, Kelly and Nick Seeler, Jessica, Katie and Nicole Schuveiller, Andrew, Lucie and Natalie Thompson; seven siblings, Bonnie Snater (Manfred Stoelzle), Carol Trittin, Mary (Terry) Huspeni, Ruth (Ken) French, Tom (Janet Arrell), James (Cindy Mitchell), Becky (Virgil Rolfsrud); brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Norm & Diane Duvick; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many near and dear friends. Jerry graduated from Roosevelt HS in 1953 and attended Dunwoody Institute. He served 20 years in the Navy and Air Guard Reserve. His love of airplanes and flying resulted in a commercial pilot's license. Jerry loved to spend time with family and friends at the cabin on Rush Lake that he and Ellen's father, Einar Duvick built in the 1950's. He spent many, many hours working with his hands building toys for his children and grandchildren, working on projects at home and at the lake, and lending a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors. You could always count on Jerry. He leaves a legacy of the utmost integrity, respect, patience and trustworthiness. He was a loving spouse, a dear father, a very, very proud grandfather and the oldest of nine who cared deeply about his brothers and sisters. He was a man who put family first every day of his life. He will be missed by many. Memorial Service, 11 AM, Monday, July 19th at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave. So., Richfield. Visitation, Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 4 - 7 PM at the church and one hour prior to service on Mon. Memorials preferred to House of Prayer Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Interment Fort Snelling. Henry W. Anderson 612-729-2331 obit.HenryWAnderson.com

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August 10, 2010

ashley seeler posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2010

Jenni Olson posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2010

Dale Cottrell posted to the memorial.

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ashley seeler

August 10, 2010

i miss you grandpa and i think about you every day. i wish i could talk to you, or just see you smile again. i love you.

Jenni Olson

July 19, 2010

Ellen and family
Jerry was such a nice and talented uncle. My thoughts are with you and everyone. I which I could be there to celebrate what a great life
Jerry had.
Love from Sweden,
Jenni and Mitch Olson (and family)

Dale Cottrell

July 19, 2010

Thompson Family..I did not have the privilege to meet (JT), but (MT) was my immediate management person and if he was only half the man that his Father was, I wish I had known him. My Sincere sympathy to Family. Dale/Linda Cottrell

Tom Snater

July 18, 2010

Ellen and family,

Jerry lead an admirable life, setting a good example for his family and all the Thompsons. My best memories of Jerry are at Rush Lake and at St. Luke's Church. Along with the sadness, his family can be proud of the good life he lead. We extend our sympathy to Ellen and the entire family. Tom & Carol Snater

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steven snyder

July 18, 2010

I was honored to meet this man, if only so briefly, enjoying his sly humor and twinkle in his eyes...My sincere condolences to Ellen and the family

Kathleen Friedman

July 17, 2010

Dear Tom and Janet..

I am sending my sincere condolences on the loss of Jerry. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Sincerely, Katie Nye-Friedman

Evie Odland

July 17, 2010

Thompson family: Sorry for your loss. Jerry was such a kind, soft spoken man. He will truly be missed at our little annual Christmas "get together." Evie & Lowell Odland (Shoreview, Mn.)

Shelley Swartzel

July 17, 2010

Dear Kris, Ellen and Family
You have my deepest sympathy, Jerry is in such a wonderful place now and there will be a day you will all be together again. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for all of you at this sad time.

Annette Bray

July 16, 2010

Ellen and family:
Jerry was a very wonderful husband and father. He was loved by all who knew him. I am so sorry for your loss.

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