Gerald (Jerry) Leroy Wondrow, 72, of Rochester, MN, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Jerry was born November 4th, 1947 in Rochester, MN to Bernard and Lorraine (Postier) Wondrow. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. He met the love of his life Patricia Roseboom in the 9th grade while attending Central High School in Rochester, MN. On December 7th, 1968, he married Patricia Roseboom at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, MN. The couple made their home in Rochester.
Jerry was a proud military veteran having served in the United States Navy from 1965-1968. He received a Bronze Metal for his service during the Vietnam War and was very proud to have served his country. Jerry was an avid NASCAR, Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan and could often be found in his garage cheering on his favorite teams. Jerry also loved spending time on many small projects in his garage, spending time with his family and taking trips to Treasure Island Casino. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Roseboom) Wondrow of Rochester MN; daughter, Amy (Pepe) Headlee of Rochester, MN, son Brian (Nikki) Wondrow of Rochester, MN; brothers, Larry (Marlene) Wondrow of Charlotte, NC, Gary Wondrow of Stewartville, MN, and a sister, Sherri (Joe) Corfits of Des Moines, IA, seven grandchildren; Tricia, Modesta, Pepe Jr, Cloe, Leia, Olivia and Alex; three great grandchildren; Brooklyn, Jace and Gage and other extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents; Bernard and Lorraine Wondrow.
The family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic for their compassionate and excellent care during his fight with cancer. We would especially like to thank the staff at St. Marys Emergency Department and Mary Brigh 6B for their most compassionate care in helping Jerry and his family on his final journey.
There will be a Graveside Service with Military Honors at the Oronoco Cemetery in Oronoco, MN this Friday August 28th, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Honorary Pallbearers; Mike Roseboom of Rochester, MN; Pepe Headlee of Rochester, MN; Joe Corfits of Des Moines IA; Pepe Headlee Jr of Rochester, MN; and Alex Tarrence of Rochester, MN.
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