Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley

life story

He loved his family, teaching and coaching

Please note updated funeral date: A joint funeral and celebration for Jerry and his wife, Darlene, who died January 16, 2022, will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at 10:00 a.m., both at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater, MN.

Thomas Jerome "Jerry" Foley, 84, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, following a brief illness.

Born April 25, 1937 to Thomas and Ethel "Peg" (Tavernier) Foley in St. Paul, MN.

Jerry was a 1955 graduate from Humboldt High School in St. Paul, and a 1959 graduate from Hamline University. Jerry spent most of his career teaching biology at Oakland Jr. High, in Lake Elmo, MN, and as the Offensive Coordinator for the Stillwater High School football team.

We are so very grateful to his caregivers at The Lakes of Stillwater and Lakeview Hospital for their care and support.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Darlene; his children, Kathlene (Todd) Junker, Colleen (Brian) Foley and Brian (Rose) Foley; grandchildren Talia (Nathan) Carrier, Tonna (Benjamin) Hangge, Todd (Brittany) Junker, Jr., Ross (Ellen) Halverson, Ryan (Stacey) Halverson, Mikaela (Greg) Richert, Creighton Foley, Eryn (Jesse) Foley, Adam Kycia, Julian Kycia and 17 great grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ethel "Peg" Foley, brother, James Foley, infant sister, Mary, and grandson, Patrick Kycia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Michael's Catholic Church in Stillwater or the Ponies Touchdown Club.

memorial service

Funeral and Memorial

April 29, 2022

St. Michael's Catholic Church 611 3rd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA

Please note updated funeral date: A joint funeral and celebration for Jerry and his wife, Darlene, who died January 16, 2022, will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at 10:00 a.m., both at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater, MN.