Gerald Jasmer

Gerald H. (Jerry) Jasmer, 65 year old resident of rural Little Falls, MN formerly of Verndale, MN passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Robert Frank officiating. Burial will be in Darling Cemetery north west of Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Monday, April 28th at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday at the church. A Prayer Service will be said at 7 PM Monday. Gerald H. Jasmer was born on October 6, 1942 in Wadena, Minnesota to the late Herbert & Alverna (Rach) Jasmer. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bartlett Township near Verndale, MN. Gerald graduated from Verndale High School in 1960. After graduation he worked in the Minneapolis area for several years. On July 4, 1964, Gerald was united in marriage to Emilee Dorsett at Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend, MN. In 1966 they purchased a farm near Aldrich where they resided until 1974. Gerald purchased a feed store in Clarissa and later the feed mill in Long Prairie. He continued to operate these businesses until 1979 when, due to poor health, he relocated to a small farm near Staples, where they raised their three children. In 1996, Gerald and Emilee moved to the Little Falls area where they resided to this day. Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and working with machinery. Gerald was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Gerald is survived by his wife Emilee; son Michael (Nicole) Jasmer of Randall; daughters Melissa (Brian) Erickson of Little Falls and Michelle (Jerome) Kahl of Foley; brother Herman (Bonnie) Jasmer of Oylen, MN; sister Patsy (Allen) Holmquist of Clarissa, MN; mother-in-law Helen Dorsett of Bertha, MN; brother-in-law Ed (Nancy) Dorsett of Glyndon, MN; grandchildren Chea, Kia and Scout Erickson, Gavin Jasmer, Chelsea and Zachary Kahl. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Caroline; and father-in-law, Calvin Dorsett. Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Jasmer, Darrel Carry, Ed Silvers, Jerry Lundeen and Paul Nath. Active pallbearers will be David Holmquist, Peter Holmquist, Chad Seamann, Harley Jasmer, Donald Post, Jon Dorsett and Harvey Horn.

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Gerald Jasmer

October 6, 1942 - April 26, 2008