With sadness, we announce that Gerald “Jerry” J. Lacher died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Jerry died peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He had been in declining health for many years.
Jerry was born on September 6, 1935 in St. Cloud, MN. He graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud and served in the Army from 1955-1957. On August 17, 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Hormann, in St. Cloud. They were married for 66 blessed years. Jerry worked for Piggly Wiggly grocery stores for 27 years. He then worked for St. Marys Hospital/Mayo Clinic in payroll and benefits until he retired in 1994.
Jerry loved fishing, nature, babies, and sweets of all kinds. More than anything else, he loved his family fiercely. He derived great joy and pride from being father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his four daughters, nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was a voracious reader, a fastidious gardener, and a wicked 500 player. He was also a deeply spiritual and faith-filled man. We have such wonderful memories of time spent at the lake, playing games, and sharing great family meals.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents Fred and Gen Lacher, siblings Rita (Norb), Bob, and Howard. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Joan (Dan), Kathy (Jim), Linda (Gene), and Ann (Dennis), grandchildren Stephanie (Nate), Sara (Chris), Claire (Josh), Paul, Anne, Emma, Mathias, John, and Naomi, and great grandchildren Macey and Adelynn. He is also survived by his sister Deborah (Ed), sisters-in-law Kaye and Karen, and brother Ken (Bettie). In 1986, Ken lovingly donated a kidney to Jerry, a gift that gave us all 37 more years with him. Jerry is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jerry’s funeral will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 AM with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Arrangements through Macken Funeral Home. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
A livestream of the service will be available online at https://youtube.com/live/S72a3oPp8FQ
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