Of Saint Paul, MN, formerly of Los Angeles, passed away on July 16, near the end of his 98th year. Jerry was born in Brooklyn NY, was a decorated Captain in the US Army Air Corps, piloting a P-38 on strafing, escort, patrol missions in North Africa and Panama, and serving as a flight and gunnery instructor. He was married to Ruth for 63 years, and was a devoted caregiver to her in her final years. He graduated from USC and was a dedicated and respected educator in Los Angeles his entire career, as teacher, administrator, and community leader. He played tennis into his late 70s, then took up bowling until age 94, and organized and played Bridge and Word until his final month.
Of Saint Paul, MN, formerly of Los Angeles, passed away on July 16, near the end of his 98th year. Jerry was born in Brooklyn NY, was a decorated Captain in the US Army Air Corps, piloting a P-38 on strafing, escort, patrol missions in North Africa and Panama, and serving as a flight and gunnery instructor. He was married to Ruth for 63 years, and was a devoted caregiver to her in her final years. He graduated from USC and was a dedicated and respected educator in Los Angeles his entire career, as teacher, administrator, and community leader. He played tennis into his late 70s, then took up bowling until age 94, and organized and played Bridge and Word until his final month.
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