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1937
DIED
2025
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Jerome Streitz Obituary
A Celebration of Life will be noon Monday, Nov. 24, at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre. Military honors will be by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Monday at the church.
Jerry was born Feb. 21, 1937, to Alfred and Ruth (Holmgren) Streitz in Minneapolis. The fourth of 10 children, he grew up in a lively, hardworking household that shaped his strong work ethic and sense of loyalty.
Jerry proudly served in the United States Army 11th Airborne Division as a paratrooper. Following his military service, he worked in a sawmill before beginning a position with Standard Oil, where he revitalized failing gas stations across the region. He then became a mechanic at Swanberg and Scheffe Buick in Northeast Minneapolis. His strong leadership skills soon led him to the Teamsters Union 974, where he rose to become a respected labor leader. The National Teamsters office later appointed him to oversee a troubled sister union in the Twin Cities, a responsibility he carried out with integrity while managing both roles simultaneously.
In 1957, Jerry married the love of his life, Carol Louis Christo. They shared 53 years of marriage until her passing in 2011. Together, they built a family filled with love, resilience and deep faith.
Jerry is survived by his sons, Michael of St. Paul, Jerry Jr. of Fergus Falls and Paul of Sauk Centre; three grandchildren, Jerry III, Alex and Nora; and five great-grandchildren, Cooper, Jaclyn, Olivia Charlie and Olive. He is also survived by his sisters, Jeanette (Dick) Sutherland and Judy (Bryce) Gregerson; brothers, Joel (Kay), Jeff (Carolyn) and Jesse (Laurie); as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John, Jimmy, Joan, and Jack; and his beloved wife, Carol.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
"Our Country is in Mourning, A Veteran Died Today."
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