Jeff Jerue

Jeffery Steven Jerue passed away peacefully on December 18,2024. Jeff was the loving son of James M Jerue and Joyce A. (Cook) Jerue, father to Bethany Jerue, brother of James M Jerue Jr., Jill Jerue Emmons, Nephew to Richard Thomas Jerue, and Marilyn Jerue Archibald, uncle to Michael Emmons, Ryan, and Reid. and Paige Jerue.

Jeff was known to be a funny, easy-going guy liked by all who knew him. He made friends easily and was easy to have a crush on. He was also extremely athletic and successful in his chosen career. On weekends every TV was on some type of sport in the Jerue household with him and his father cheering their team on.

Jeff graduated from EGHS in 1984 where he thrived as an athlete. In 1983 his 4x100 meter relay team won the RI State Track and Field Championship and then went on to win the New England Track and Field Championship, in the same year. Also for the EG Avengers, he wrestled and played on the football team as a running back scoring many game-winning touchdowns. . After graduation, he played football for the Williston Northhampton Prep School and began attending Gettysburg College graduating with an economics degree in 1989

Jeff loved the warm climate of Florida when visiting his parent's home in West Palm Beach and decided to reside there. During his lucrative career, he became a successful pharmaceutical rep. He retired in 1997 wanting to spend more time in Davies Florida with his lovely daughter. Jeff peacefully died of cancer with his daughter by his side.

A memorial of life will announced at a later date.