Jerome P. "Jerry" Liemandt

Liemandt, Jerome P. "Jerry" 85, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully with family at his side Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Born in Mpls. March 3, 1921 to Paul and Elizabeth (Walch) Liemandt. Served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II; American Legion member and a 41 year member of St. Francis Parish in Brainerd. Served as a Game Warden, Conservation Officer, and Director of Enforcement for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He was stationed in Thief River Falls, Excelsior, Brainerd and St. Paul. Instrumental in early Minnesota Gun Safety Education program, and in the development and legal requirement for the blaze orange hunting clothing. Tool and die maker, carpenter, mechanic, and pilot and avid outdoorsman. Retirement included obtaining A&P certificates, satisfying renovation of several airplanes, and membership in Experimental Aircraft Association. His best times spent were with his children and grandchildren, especially at Namakan Lake cabin. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Monica; son, Mike (Kathy), Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Patty (Frank) Becker, Anoka; son, Tom (Maria), Ft. Ripley; son, Paul, Mpls; daughter, Peggy (Mark) Mangiaracina, Spokane, WA; daughter, Sue (Gary) Freeman, Springfield, IL; son, Bill, Denver, CO; son, Joe (Dawn), St. Croix Falls, WI; daughter, Ann (Mike) Kleindl, Brainerd; 21 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Dellrose Meehl, Florence Sultze Greeninger, and Bernadette Henrickson. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Lorraine Kelley. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon Thursday, November 16, 2006 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. Military honors by American Legion Post #255 Color Guard. Burial 12:15 PM Friday at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday with parish prayers 7 PM Wed. at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Memorials are preferred and will be given to Bethany Good Samaritan Village, Boy Scouts of America, and St. Francis Church. Nelson-Doran, Brainerd 218-829-4755 on line guestbook: www.nelson-doran.com

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.