Jerry Norman Raymer

Jerry Norman Raymer

NORMAL - Jerry Norman Raymer, Normal, IL, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.

He was born in Pontiac, MI, to Loeva Carnett Raymer and Norman Raymer, and raised in Equality and Harrisburg, IL.

Jerry graduated from the University of Illinois (Civil Engineering undergrad 1971) and U of I law school (1974). He practiced law for the majority of his career in Bloomington, IL.

He leaves behind his wife, Denise (Cushist) Raymer; his daughter, Angela Raymer Holloway; son-in-law, Tyler Holloway; grandsons: Wyatt and Jake Holloway; and his newest pride and joy, his great-grandson, Jaxon Wade Holloway (Wyatt Holloway and Jahda Davis). As his health declined, his sole focus was on being able to welcome and hold Jax, a goal he accomplished.

Jerry was a cool guy and never went anywhere without making new friends. He was intelligent, funny and told a great story. As one of his old friends said, "If Jerry showed up, a good time was sure to be had." He had a gift for making people laugh. He loved University of Illinois sports, was an avid hunter and fisherman, shot a mean game of pool, and rarely went anywhere without his signature hat(s). More than anything, he loved his family, and his pride in his daughter and grandsons was always right out front. Every note of condolence to his family has included this sentiment, "He was a great guy." And, he was.

He is very loved by his family and will be remembered in everything we do. He was always there for us, every step of our lives.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Fat Jack's in Bloomington, IL. We invite you to come and join us in a toast to a life well lived.

Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund (www.cimkf.org).

You can leave condolences for the family at www.carmodyflynn.com.