Gerald "Jerry" James Herman

Gerald (Jerry) James Herman, 78, went Home to Jesus on Saturday, April 9, 2022, five months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born to Edward and Johanna (Joan) Herman on Oct 21, 1943. He lived in Anoka with his two brothers, Duane (Butch) and Ron. He married Linda Groth, of Brainerd, MN and they lived on Lake George, his childhood “playground”, where he wanted to raise his kids, Andrea, Amy & Aaron.

Jerry was a man of faith, and a lifelong farmer, who also worked 3 years in North Dakota in his 70s. With lots of wind in ND and some free time on his hands, he took up “kiteboarding”. So many of Jerry’s favorite things involved water sports and family. In his younger years it was waterskiing and sailing. In his 70s he added wake surfing,“jetsurfing” (riding a powered surfboard), building a hydrofoil board for his 6 grandkids (Caleb, Brooke, Emily, Ty Levi and Brecken), and creating rideable homemade contraptions to give him more ways to enjoy his “kiting addiction”. Jerry also loved to travel and see new places with Linda, whether on their sailboat in the ocean or in their RV, traveling the country. Jerry was known for his easy laugh, great stories, incredible work ethic, fun-loving, adventurous spirit, DIY skills and ability to “Jerry rig” anything.

Jerry was quick to respond when anyone needed help. His passion for life, in work and play was his hallmark. Jerry’s example always spoke louder than his words, but especially in his last months as love, kindness, gentleness, patience and thankfulness seemed to pour out of him, even under the toughest circumstances. Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and son. His presence here with us will be dearly missed, but we rest in the promise of being reunited with him in Heaven for all eternity.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda, of 48 years; children Andrea (& Brian) Cloud of Medford, OR, Amy (& Derrick) Bianchi of St. Augusta, MN and Aaron (& Lisa) Herman of Zimmerman, MN; grandchildren Caleb, Brooke, Emily, Ty, Levi & Brecken.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

April 16, 2022

Zion Lutheran Church 7515 269th Ave NW, St Francis, MN 55070, USA

10:00 AM Visitation

11:00 AM Service

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services