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Gerald (Jerry) Kerwin

June 19, 1938 – January 12, 2011


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Gerald (Jerry) Kerwin, 72, formerly of Naplate, passed away on January 12, 2011 at his home in Apache Junction, AZ. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday January 30, 2011 at the Palmas Del Sol East Clubhouse in Apache Junction, AZ at 2:00 pm. He was born on June 19, 1938 in Chicago to Madelene and John Kerwin. He married Barbara (Meiners) Collins on December 20, 1981. He was retired from Commonwealth Edison and moved to AZ where he enjoyed the last nine years of his life. He enjoyed the casino, loved to golf, fish and especially loved to dance. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara and 3 Step-children, Crystal Collins, Cathy (Gary) Moats of Ottawa and John (Karen) Collins of Tolono, IL, two sons Jeff and Jay Aicher from a previous marriage and 7 grandchildren: John and Michael Moats, Kaycee and Tim Collins, Jacob and Jonah Aicher, and Kendall Aicher; one brother Bill, one sister Jennette Liebstra and one nephew Donald (Deb) Harke. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father, two brothers, two sisters and one niece. Please feel free to visit the Mountain View website, www.mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com and leave messages for the family regarding Jerry.

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  1. Joe & Carol Travi says:

    Dear Barb, We are so sorry to hear about Jerry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. I have been searching for you the past couple of years on the computer, but no luck. Would you believe we were in Apache Junction at the casino last March. We will be in Tucson this March. It would be nice to see you. Our deepest sympathy, Joe and Carol

  2. Joe & Carol Travi says:

    Dear Barb, I’ve been trying to send a message thought the internet with the funeral home, but I’m not sure if it has gone through. Carol

  3. Joseph C. Tarochione says:

    Dear Barbara and family,

    My deepest sympathy; Jerry was one of my best friends and classmates. I am sure everyone that new him will miss him.

    JOE (Tarochione)

  4. Margaret Kerwin says:

    Peace out, Jerry.

  5. Tony "Wiggy' Ns Donnie Wielgopolan says:

    To Jerry’s family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I myself only met Jerry once, but he seemed like a great man and Wiggy sure did think alot of him. Many of is stories of work included Jerry and the times they had there. He talked about him often and actually was asking about him the night he passed. You never know what life is going to throw at you, but it seems that everyone who knew Jerry thought alot of him and he was a wonderful person. Please hold your memories close to your heart.
    Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time and god bless.
    Tony “Wiggy” and Donnie Wielgopolan

  6. Read Gage says:

    Very sorry to read about Jerry. He was a very good man. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong, Read

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Gerald (Jerry) Kerwin

June 19, 1938 – January 12, 2011


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Gerald (Jerry) Kerwin, 72, formerly of Naplate, passed away on January 12, 2011 at his home in Apache Junction, AZ. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday January 30, 2011 at the Palmas Del Sol East Clubhouse in Apache Junction, AZ at 2:00 pm. He was born on June 19, 1938 in Chicago to Madelene and John Kerwin. He married Barbara (Meiners) Collins on December 20, 1981. He was retired from Commonwealth Edison and moved to AZ where he enjoyed the last nine years of his life. He enjoyed the casino, loved to golf, fish and especially loved to dance. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara and 3 Step-children, Crystal Collins, Cathy (Gary) Moats of Ottawa and John (Karen) Collins of Tolono, IL, two sons Jeff and Jay Aicher from a previous marriage and 7 grandchildren: John and Michael Moats, Kaycee and Tim Collins, Jacob and Jonah Aicher, and Kendall Aicher; one brother Bill, one sister Jennette Liebstra and one nephew Donald (Deb) Harke. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father, two brothers, two sisters and one niece. Please feel free to visit the Mountain View website, www.mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com and leave messages for the family regarding Jerry.

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  1. Joe & Carol Travi says:

    Dear Barb, We are so sorry to hear about Jerry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. I have been searching for you the past couple of years on the computer, but no luck. Would you believe we were in Apache Junction at the casino last March. We will be in Tucson this March. It would be nice to see you. Our deepest sympathy, Joe and Carol

  2. Joe & Carol Travi says:

    Dear Barb, I’ve been trying to send a message thought the internet with the funeral home, but I’m not sure if it has gone through. Carol

  3. Joseph C. Tarochione says:

    Dear Barbara and family,

    My deepest sympathy; Jerry was one of my best friends and classmates. I am sure everyone that new him will miss him.

    JOE (Tarochione)

  4. Margaret Kerwin says:

    Peace out, Jerry.

  5. Tony "Wiggy' Ns Donnie Wielgopolan says:

    To Jerry’s family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I myself only met Jerry once, but he seemed like a great man and Wiggy sure did think alot of him. Many of is stories of work included Jerry and the times they had there. He talked about him often and actually was asking about him the night he passed. You never know what life is going to throw at you, but it seems that everyone who knew Jerry thought alot of him and he was a wonderful person. Please hold your memories close to your heart.
    Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time and god bless.
    Tony “Wiggy” and Donnie Wielgopolan

  6. Read Gage says:

    Very sorry to read about Jerry. He was a very good man. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong, Read

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