Gerald “Jerry” Simmering
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On July 18, 2022 @ 6:02 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 10 Comments
A resident of Prior Lake since 1982, Gerald “Jerry” Simmering, age 88 passed away on July 18, 2022.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake MN). The Reverend Greg DeMuth will preside. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 25 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Urn bearers will be all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jerry will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Prior Lake, MN.
Friends who are unable to attend in person can livestream Jerry’s funeral service by clicking on the following: Jerry Simmering’s Funeral Service
(Meeting ID: 892 5698 5619 / Passcode: 580029)
On October 20, 1933, in Fairmont, MN, Jerry was born to parents William and Adela Simmering. He grew up on the family farm in Fairmont. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wilbert, MN. He attended the parochial school in Wilbert. Jerry attended Fairmont High School and graduated in 1951. In 1957, Jerry started working for the telephone company, until he retired in 1993. Jerry then worked part-time at Donaldson Inc., until year 2000.
On September 25, 1959, Jerry married Darlene Grapevine. They had three children, Jay, Jenny, and Jason. As time went on Jerry and Darlene were blessed with ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jerry’s family was always the center of his life. He was a constant role model for his kids and grandkids. Even though he didn’t always know the rules, Jerry rarely missed a sporting event while his kids and grandkids grew up, sometimes traveling across the country to do so. His grandkids never hesitated to stop by to visit grandma and grandpa, even without their parents. Jerry also taught his family many of his talents and skills, including his woodworking skills, how to repair things, and how to work hard. He would drop everything to help, mowing lawns, working on projects, and running homework assignments that got left on the counter to his grandkids. He even passed on his “Simmering Scowl” to his family, his version of a smile.
Jerry was also dedicated to his faith. He called his children every Saturday to chat and remind them to go to church in the morning. He had a private, but strong faith, and spent many hours dedicated to reading his bible and sharing verses with his family. Living in Prior Lake for 40 years, Jerry was active in his church and in his community with Darlene.
A craftsman, a role model, and a giving, humble man, Jerry will be forever loved and greatly missed by his wife, Darlene; children, Jay (Georgia) Simmering, Jenny (Doug) Nelson, Jason (Erin) Simmering; grandchildren, Nicholas (Leslie) Nelson, Brittany Nelson, Benjamin Nelson, Sasha St. Martin, Anthony (Margareth) Simmering, Alexander Simmering, Wyatt Simmering, Jemma Simmering, Brody Simmering, and Cashel Simmering; great-grandchildren, Iyanna Chapman, Danai Crimmon, Carter Nelson; and other relatives and friends.
There to welcome Jerry home are his parents, William and Adela; and brother, Howard Simmering.
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Darlene, Jason, Jenny and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Jerry. He was a constant, assuring presence during our 40 plus year friendship with Jason. Jerry was not going to talk your ear off but we always knew he loved his family fiercely and was a genuinely good man. He will be missed. Lots of love and prayers to you.
The Callahan’s
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Darlene and family. I am sorry I won’t Make it to the funeral but I will streamline it. He and Howard were
So close and shared many memories of their growing up together on the farm. They are together once again and no more pain. He was the best brother to Howard. God peace be with all of you
We’re so sorry to hear this news. Blessings to Darlene and family.
Our sympathy to the Simmering Family
Terry & Judy Leiding
Fairmont MN
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We will remember the good times. Rest in Peace Jerry!
Dear Darlene, Jay, Jenny, Jason & families ….. We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. We are so sad that we will not be able to make it to the funeral or visitation. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you. A picture came up today on my Facebook memories of one of the Simmering Reunions with the cousins ….. So many are now having a reunion in Heaven instead of here on earth! How blessed they are and someday we will all join them in heavenly joy! Hugs and Love!
So sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing just heard about it today.
Lori (Meyer)
Dear Darlene—I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. I was out of town and, regretfully, couldn’t attend the service. Always fond memories of all those Wed. am Bible Brunch studies. He was a good man and devout Christian. I was especially touched to read that he called his kids every Sat. to keep in touch and remind them to go to church. A wonderful thing for a father to do. You take care of yourself now and know that many from St. Paul’s are thinking of you. Amy Bounds
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Our sympathy to all of you, Jerry has and always will be missed.