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Gerald Lollis Obituary
Gerald A Lollis
1946 - 2021
Gerald Lollis passed away October 29, 2021 in Reno,Nevada. Jerry was born and raised in Napa, California to Reba and T.C. Lollis.
He was one of several generations of his family to go to Napa High. He considered himself a loner, but loved sports (especially wrestling), genealogy, and poetry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country in Korea and Vietnam. Jerry married Terri Burgess also of Napa and they became proud parents of Tami in 1969 and John in 1973.
Jerry's occupations after his honorable discharge consisted of logistics, driving a truck, and warehouse employee. He moved around settling in Texas then years later California, Idaho, and finally Nevada. Later in life he met and married Leona DiVecchia.
Jerry is predeceased by his parents Reba and TC, wife Leona and brother Dennis. He is survived by his and Leona's children Tami, John, Donna, Brenda and Terry, multiple grandkids, great grandkids and cousins.
Per Jerry's wishes he was cremated and will be buried with Leona. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local VFW or plant a tree in his honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marshall (Mike) + Lori Lollis
November 22, 2021
We always enjoyed hanging with Jerry n Leona at their summer campsite outside Leavenworth, Washington State. Also at the camp site was Leona's sister Kathy n her husband Glenn. The visits were always relaxed n full of great food. Rest in Peace my cousin.
Cherie Hammack
November 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to all.
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