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Gerald Halterman Obituary
Born: October 10, 1946 in Ottawa, IL
Died: May 24, 2023 in Ottawa, IL
Gerald "Jerry" L. Halterman, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th in his home in Ottawa. A private memorial Mass was held at Saint Patrick's Church in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 31st. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Jerry was born on October 10, 1946 to Louis and Elizabeth (Furr) Halterman in Ottawa. He married Romalyn Miner and started what became a successful photography business.
A well-known member of the Ottawa community, Jerry served on many boards and committees to improve his home town. He enjoyed expanding his business, being with family and friends, having time with his dogs, and spending his winters in Key West, Florida.
He is survived by his three sons, Clint, Rodney, and Lance Halterman, three grandchildren, and his partner Cynthia Fowler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Memorials may be directed to Friendship House or any local pet shelter.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433
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Mike McIntyre
August 11, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jerry. He was one in a million and will be missed. Our condolences and prayers to the family.
Sharon & Dick Sheedy
June 2, 2023
What a wonderful man,friend and classmate Jerry has been over so many years. Jerry was always our MC at all of our class reunions even hosting the last 2. No one will ever be able to make a group laugh like he did...we love you Jerry and will miss you forever until we meet again.
Love Sharon & Dick
scott passow
June 1, 2023
just a really great guy that will be missed! i lost the man that changed my clock on my porsche every time change! he is now chasing angel´s in his porsche!!!
John Stone
June 1, 2023
I had the privilege to have enjoyed many Friday lunches with Jerry and friends. He will be certainly missed and my condolences to his family.
Mary Ellen Gelbuda
June 1, 2023
My husband and I knew Jerry and Romi for years and vacationed with them often. To this day I don´t think I ever met a man with such dry quick wit. No one could make us laugh like Jerry. I still think of things that make me laugh. He was one funny uplifting person. He contributed an awful lot to this community and will never be forgotten. God rest your soul Jerry. You will be missed.
Mary Ellen Gelbuda and family
Judy Dagraedt
June 1, 2023
Jerry did the covers of my first three albums. I remember him coming out to the top of Starved Rock to take the picture for my very first one in 1977. A wonderful photographer, and a great guy.
Dan Parker
June 1, 2023
This is a hard one. I've known Jerry since 1974 when I moved to Ottawa. He had his photography shop on Main Street. His cash register was a cigar box. We became good friends, fellow Rotarians, lunch pals on Fridays along with Ron, Don, Gene and Bill. Jerry was so clever and smart. His friends will miss this fine man. Ottawa will miss Jerry's devotion to his city. Goodbye my friend.
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