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Jerry John Welch

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Jerry John Welch, 79, of Countryside, Illinois.

Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann, and his children Terre Bailey (Jeff), Karre Stevenson (Dave), and Krisann Winkler (Alan). He will be missed by his sister, Jane Crytzer (Fred). Boompa will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Zachary Graham (Rachel), Molly Beth, Benjamin Jerry (Kia Mae), Baylee Patricia, and all his extended family.

Jerry Welch graduated from DeVry Technical Institute, Chicago, Illinois (1962) after obtaining a degree from William H. Miner Institute in Chazy, New York. Jerry dedicated the next 55 years to Hammond Organ Company and Organ Service Company, which included travel and service to customers around the world.

Jerry was a life-long avid sportsman and fan. From an early age, he played baseball and basketball. As an adult he played on multiple softball teams and enjoyed the sport well into his fifties. Later in life, he found a passion for the sport of golf.

He freely gave his time to projects he felt were important to his community including City of Countryside, Police Commissioner, St. Cletus, Holy Name Society, Flagg Creek Historical Society and Flag Creek Golf Course Board Member.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled to honor Jerry J. Welch at a future date.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Nov. 5, 2020.
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A great Guy!

preston bolden sr

Work

October 24, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I first met Jerry in the 1970's at the Hammond Organ Service Tech School. A fine gentleman who will be missed.

Earl Haug

Work

September 19, 2021

SIENTO MUCHISIMO SU FALLECIMIENTO GUARDAREE UN HERMOSO RECUERDO DE SU GRAN SIMPATIA Y EL APOYO QUE HE RECIBIDO DE EL PARA MIS TRABAJOS DE REPARACION DE PORGANOS HAMMOND EN MI CIUDAD DE EIBAR.
QUE DIOS LE TENGA EN LA GLORIA
JESUS MARIA AGUIRRE

JESUS MARIA AGUIRRE

May 15, 2021

To Patricia and Family- Please accept our sympathy on Jerry's passing. I (Ross) first met Jerry about 40-45 years ago at Bob Creed's Organ studio where I was taking lessons.

Ross and Roberta Vondrak

January 14, 2021

Our Dorosz family extends our deepest sympathies to your family on Jerrys passing. Jerry and Pat were so kind to my Dad in his senior years, and the Dorosz family has always appreciated that kindness. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers always .
Hugs to you all.

Mary Dorosz Farmer

Neighbor

November 1, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

preston bolden sr

Acquaintance

November 1, 2020

To Patricia and family - please accept my deepest condolences on Jerry’s passing. I first met Jerry in the late ‘60’s at a Hammond Organ Service Seminar I attended with my Dad. During the many years since then, Jerry provided personal and professional technical guidance to me and an entire generation of Hammond Organ Service technicians. He will be certainly be missed by us all....

Al Goff

Coworker

October 29, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joannes Schotte

Friend

October 29, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was a pleasure to have known you for the past 40 years. Godspeed till we meet again...

Tony Kochanski

Friend

October 29, 2020

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