Gerald L
. Prunty 1928- 2017
Gerald L. Prunty, 88, formerly of Colchester, Illinois, died Wednesday, June 21st at a nursing facility near his home in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Gerald was born July 19th, 1928, the son of Morris and Marie Prunty in Denver, Illinois.
Mr. Prunty was a Veteran and served two years in the military in Europe following World War II.
Gerald L. Prunty retired in 1994 after 25 years as President of First Federal Bank. He continued to serve as Chairman of the Board and a director for many years. He was responsible for establishing additional First Federal branch offices in Quincy, Macomb, Mount Sterling and Bushnell Illinois. He also served on Heartland Bank and Trust Company Advisory Board.
He is past President of Macomb Area Industrial Development Corp., Colchester Area Business Assn., The Western Illinois Savings and Loan Council, Bushnell Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Bushnell Illinois Rotary Club, and he served as a Director of Yetter Manufacturing Co. of Colchester, Illinois for 25 years.
He is survived by Patricia Prunty, his wife of 67 years, his son Jerry W. Prunty, his daughter in law Judy K. Prunty, three grand daughters and nine great grand children. All surviving family members live close by in Arizona.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and all five of his siblings.
SERVICE:
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 29th at Mountain View Funeral Home located at 7900 E. Main St. in Mesa, Arizona.
Flowers may be ordered from Apache Junction Flowers, 480-982-1851 or online at http://apachejunctionflowers.com
The Prunty Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry. I’m sure he will be missed.
Larry Derry
Peoria, AZ
Was so sorry to hear about Jerry he will be missed You will be In our thoughts for the days to come.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. He was a good friend of Ford and our family for many years. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Pat and your family. The Larry and Jo Carson Family.
Jerry was such a wonderful man to be with. He always made me feel like I was special. I feel like he had a genuine personal walk with our Lord and Savior. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing, we always enjoyed his company. Sending our deepest sympathy to his family.
So sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. We always enjoyed visiting with both of you. May the wonderful memories you made with Jerry be with you always.
Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our thought and prayers go out to Pat and all the family.
To Aunt Pat, Jerry Wayne, and family.
We are so sorry about Uncle Jerry. He was so fun to be around and we loved his stories. My Dad thought the world of him and as kids we had so much fun visiting in Colchester and loved it when Pat & Jerry came out to vacation with us in Colorado. He will be “dearly” missed and we are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow. Cherish all your memories of Jerry and know that he is now at peace.
just read of jerry’s passage our regards to patricia and family we were long tem friends here in bushnell ill rosie worked with jerry in the lumber yard for years max and rosie murphy
Jerry and my father, Lloyd Hayhoe, of Michigan, were very good friends during the years my parents wintered in Arizona, as were my mom – Joan, and Pat. I want to express my gratitude for all the friendship Jerry shared with my parents, and I’m sending you and your family love and warm wishes Pat.