GERALD WEINANDT

Gerald Anthony Weinandt Gerald "Jerry" Weinandt, 41, passed away December 17, 2011 in his home in Olympia, Washington. He was born April 1, 1970 to Stephen and Susan Weinandt in Tacoma, Washington. He served in the U.S. Navy, received a BS in Biology from St. Martin's College, and married Elizabeth "Liz" Ricci (Ikerd) on December 3, 2005. He worked for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Jerry loved reading, jogging, fishing, and spending time with his wife and daughters. He especially enjoyed camping with his family at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Clallam County, Washington. Gerald is survived by his wife Elizabeth, "children of his heart" Cassandra and Bethany Ricci, sisters Kristin Baker of Adna, WA and Kayleen Chrisman of Rio Rancho, NM, parents Stephen and Susan Weinandt of Adna, and grandmothers Kathryn Byasse of Spanaway and Loretta Weinandt of Brewster, MN. He was preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Weinandt. Services will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2109 College St. SE, Lacey, Washington on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made on Gerald Weinandt's behalf at Olympia Federal Savings. Contributions will be forwarded to Salt Creek Recreation Area. Please leave remembrances at www.FuneralAlternatives.org Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.