Jerry passed away on February 27, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Helena, MT as a result of a massive stroke. Jerry was born June 20, 1943 in Poplar, MT to Kathryn Goedert Grunst and Robert Grunst. He was raised in Poplar MT graduating from Poplar High School in 1962. Upon graduation, Jerry and a friend of his joined the United States Navy. Jerry spent the majority of his military career in Corpus Kristi Texas. Upon completion of his tour, Jerry went back to school. He earned two Masters Degrees in Education. He taught in various schools in Montana.
In 2009 Jerry moved to Elkhorn Rest Home in Clancy where he made many wonderful friends with the staff. He wanted to be closer to his sister Vicki and her family. When talking about the staff he always said “Sis they take good care of me.”
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Kathryn Goedert Yasenosky, his father Robert Grunst, his Grandparents, and many Aunts and Uncles, as well as his niece and God Child Skiler Elizabeth Hampson.
Jerry is survived by his sister Vicki (Mike) Hampson of Helena, nephews Aaron of Helena, Bobby (Kaylin) of Missoula, niece Alexis (James) of Helena and great nephew Cooper Clayton Michael of Helena, Aunt Dorothy Goedert Robe of Las Vegas, Nevada.
A graveside service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Poplar City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jerry’s name are suggested to Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604.
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Cheryl Vukasin says
What an honor it has been to be of service to Jerry at Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and talked often of earlier days growing up. Jerry will be greatly missed!
Monte K. Riley Mt Zion, IL says
I am the “friend” that enlisted in the U.S. Navy along with Jerry and another classmate, Larry Lanchbury. Jerry and I were very close friends throughout our high school years and our first few weeks in the U.S. Navy Boot camp in San Diego, Calif. Jerry and I met up several times over the years during my rare visits to Poplar to see family members. I will always have both fond and funny memories of the times and pranks we were involved in.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, JERRY!!!!!