Gerald W. "Jerry" Hannula

Gerald Hannula Obituary

Gerald W. "Jerry" Hannula Gerald W. "Jerry" Hannula died peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2018, at his home in Morro Bay at the age of 86. Jerry was born in Dassel, MN, in August 1931 and grew up in Litchfield, MN, where he attended grammar school and high school. After graduating high school in 1949 he attended St. Cloud State (MN) where he met the love of his life, Carol Schoener, during his sophomore year. A short time later he joined the U.S. Navy and fought in the Korean War aboard the USS Rupertus. Jerry and Carol were married in California on November 25, 1952, and were ultimately stationed in Hawaii. They returned home to Minnesota and Jerry earned his bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State. They moved to California in 1957 and settled in Morro Bay in 1959 where he was a founding faculty member when Morro Bay High School opened. He taught business classes, coached the golf team, and served as a counselor and the Dean of Boys for 14 years until he took over as the Vice Principal at Laguna Junior High School in San Luis Obispo where he spent the next 17 years, retiring in 1990 after 31 years with the school district. Jerry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carol; and their six adult children: Deborah Bechtel; Don (Kathy); Karin (Perry); Hal (Kelly); Joann Graham (Garrett); and Jerry, Jr. (Kathy); as well as 20 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 18, 2018, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Morro Bay, followed by a reception. In lieu of food and flowers, donations can be made to St. Timothy's Catholic Church or to the Hannula Family Scholarship Fund which benefits Morro Bay High School seniors. Checks for the Scholarship Fund should be made out to Don Hannula and mailed to: P.O. Box 6165, Los Osos, CA 93412.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Feb. 11, 2018.

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Esperanza Montanez

April 10, 2019

Gerald and carol adopted my dad when he was 13 and we came back a couple years ago and lived with them for about a year Gerald Hannula was such a great and successful person so are his kids I love them so much they take me out and they care about me and I still keep in touch with carrol hannula
RIP Gerald Hannula we will miss you dearly

Robin Cantrell

September 29, 2018

Jerry & Carol were my neighbors in M.B. for several years & were such a joy to know. I will always cherish my last visit with him (& Carol) in 2015. He was a wonderful man & I extend my deepest condolences to Carol & their family.

Dad in plaid. Either heading out or coming in from a walk to The Rock, no doubt.

March 8, 2018

Jean Limon Herrold

February 18, 2018

Thinking about Mr. Hannula brings back memories of my years at MBHS and a happy childhood in Morro Bay. He had a way of treating every one as if each was special and unique. I always enjoyed seeing him at our reunions From one long time MB family to another.... rest in peace. Keep warm memories close.
MBHS class of 1970.

Donna Shaw

February 18, 2018

A delightful man who had such a positive impact on so many of our lives. He had a special gift of making the people around him feel good about themselves. I will surely miss seeing him around town.

February 16, 2018

At MB High School, Jerry Hannula was cherished and loved by really everyone I can think of. Everyone liked him, and everyone liked his kids and his lovely Carol, even those who only knew them casually. Mr. Hannula made a positive and important difference in every life he touched and he left an amazing legacy not just in ideas and tradition, but in real flesh-and-blood people. We were all blessed for his being here. Comforts and love to the family.

Jan Munro on behalf of the Munro Family (Don, Pete, Tam, and Mary Jean)

February 14, 2018

Carol and family - I know it's hard and so sad to lose your dear husband, father and grandfather, but live on with the comfort of knowing that he is in a better place now. Sincere condolences and love to you all.
Carol Ripp and family
(As Fr. Jim says: "He is seeing the face of God!" What a wonderful thought.)

Bud Stocking

February 14, 2018

Mr.Hannula was a wonderful counselor and greatly loved and appreciated by many of us in the class of '66. He was a great example for us to learn from and follow. He was indeed a BLESSING to those of us who's lives he touched. He will be missed.

Beltrametti Allen and Alba

February 14, 2018

Dear Hal, Don and Family
All our love and Simphaty to you in this very sad moment.

Genie Curti-Ruddle

February 13, 2018

Na ke Akua ho'o pomaika'i 'ia 'oe me kou 'ohana! (May God bless and be with your family!) Mourn your dad's loss, but celebrate his flight! Wishing I was there for you, Deborah, as you were there for me almost three years ago! I am there in spirit! Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Genie

Suzy Farrell

February 12, 2018

Dear Jerry,
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father.
Fond regards,
Suzy Ross Farrell

Les Morris

February 12, 2018

To the Hannula family,

Mr. Hannula's support and leadership helped many many classmates, including myself, at Laguna Jr. High. He will be missed by all.

Godspeed on next journey Mr. Hannula.

Regards,
Les Morris
Laguna Class of 1978

Michele Stoutenborough

February 11, 2018

My heart goes out to the family of Gerald Hannula..... I just looked up his photo in my Morro Bay High School Yearbook from 1964 and he was then Dean of Boys - but we girls all loved him too!
We loved seeing him at Reunions that he always attended.... He was a kind and trusted friend and a great leader to all who were fortunate enough to have known him. We all loved Mr. Hannula! I'll donate to the Scholarship Fund and it's a wonderful idea to honor the man we all loved so..... Condolences to his lovely family.

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