Mass of Christian Burial was June 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Gerald “Jerry” H. Peckskamp, age 83, who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital May 27, 2022. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was at the parish cemetery. Visitation was Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Parish prayers were 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Jerry was born Aug. 31, 1938, to Henry and Clara (Terway) Peckskamp in Grey Eagle. He was united in marriage to Lorayne Deters Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Jerry lived most of his life in the St. Cloud area and worked at DeZurik’s for 43 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 of St. Cloud, and was a former member of the St. Cloud Loyal Order of Moose 1400. Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping with his family and bowling. He was a hardworking man who was always helping others and had a great sense of humor. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lorayne of Sartell; children, Debra (Dean) Headley of Sauk Rapids, Daniel (Darcy) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Pamela (Randy) Steininger of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Darlene (Vern) Maselow of St Cloud, and Judy Groth of Clarissa; son-in-law, Troy Keske of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Blake (Mel) Headley, Drew (Hannah) Headley, Dane (Blair) Headley, Kayla Steininger, and Cory Steininger (Dani Jo Rae); great-grandchildren, Kensi, Liam, Levi, Layne, and Kynleigh. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jacalyn Keske; brother, David Peckskamp; brother-in-law, Dale Groth; and sister-in-law, Alice Peckskamp.
Special thank you to the all of the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for their care and support.
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