Jerry Lee Wuerstle

Jerry Lee Wuerstle

Jerry Wuerstle Obituary

Jerry Lee Wuerstle, 79 of New Ringgold, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 10, 2025 at home. He was the loving husband of Kathleen M. (Schultz) Wuerstle, married 54 years.

Born February 12, 1946, in Perkasie, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Constance (Moore) Wuerstle.

He was a graduate of Penn Ridge High School.

Jerry was a lifelong hard worker, and cowboy at heart. He loved their cats, Blondie's breakfasts, and enjoyed transporting students on Kistler Transportation Bus 51. He sold steel for many years and drove big rig and tri-axle. 

In addition to his spouse, he is survived and deeply missed by his loving family including daughters: Jennifer Lee and partner David Keithan of Lake Wynonah, Kimberly and her husband Brett Weiner of Whitehall, Tracy Kramer and her family, and brother: Herbert husband of Audrey Wuerstle, and nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania (570) 386-5884.

In lieu of a service, please offer online condolences or a fond memory of Jerry by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Donations in Jerry's memory may be made to your local animal shelter.

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