Joseph "Jerry" Torrence

Joseph "Jerry" Torrence of House Springs, Missouri, was born December 28, 1935 in Old Mines, Missouri to Everett and Lucille (nee DeClue) Torrence and entered into rest Monday, August 11, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 89 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lucille (nee DeClue) Torrence; second wife, Kathleen "Dee" Torrence; children, Rebecca Bozesky and C. Bradley Torrence; siblings, Paul Torrence, Jean Politte, Carl Torrence, and Fred Torrence. He is survived by his first wife, F. Suzanne Torrence; daughter, Kimberly (Gerard) Crowe; step-children, Sherri Bendler, Kevin Rose, and Tim Rose; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Maurice Torrence, Ruth Kuhlmann, Mike Torrence, Margie Lentz, and Donna Coats; along with numerous other extended family and friends. Jerry, a member of the Jefferson County Bowling Hall of Fame and the Pipe Fitters Union, was known for his sociable nature and love of sweets. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made on behalf of Jerry to Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org/) or a cancer organization of your choice. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.