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Gerald Edward "Jerry" Walsh
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"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them." Revelation 14:13
Gerald (Jerry) Edward Walsh was born August 12th, 1959, to Lawrence and Gertrude (Ellingboe) Walsh at Swift County Hospital in Benson, MN. Jerry moved with his family to Moorhead, MN, where he attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1977.
Jerry began his employment at UPS in 1981. He would go on to work for UPS in various positions and capacities for the rest of his life. Jerry married his wife, Ruth (Reimnitz), in 1985. Jerry and Ruth settled in Fargo, ND, and raised a family of four. Jerry was an avid hunter and was passionate about gun safety, which led him to teach hunter's safety courses for many years.
Jerry loved spending time with his family, which inspired many activities, including coaching his children's t-ball, baseball, and softball teams. Jerry also strongly believed that faith and church were among the most important things in this life. He volunteered on several boards and for many events and activities for the churches he attended throughout his life. Jerry loved to make people laugh and is remembered by many for his sense of humor, stories, jokes, and pranks. Jerry suffered cardiac arrest and passed away in the small hours of August 4th, 2023, at 63 years of age.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary (Wells) and her child, and grandson David (Ferguson). Jerry is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Sean (Andrea), Jeffrey (Cassandra), and Nathan (Courtney); daughter, Carolyn Ferguson (Eamonn); brothers, Michael (Marjorie) and Daniel (Judith); grandchildren, Declan, Finnian, and Saoirse (Ferguson); and many nephews and nieces.
"Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.'" John 11:25-26
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Arlyss Machado
August 6, 2023
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Judie Feist
August 5, 2023
I am shocked and so sad to read of Jerry's passing. I will certainly miss all the kidding and funny things we would say to each other before church. He was a fine person and will certainly be missed. My deep sympathy to Ruth and the family.
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