Died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Methodist Fremont Health
Jerry was born August 24, 1945 in Fullerton, Nebraska to George and Donna 'Graves' Horn. He was raised in Fullerton and graduated from Fullerton High School in 1963. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1970 and served until 1972. He married Joy Slack Wells in 1973 in St. Edward. They lived in St. Ed until moving to Fremont in 1990. During his working years Jerry was a truck driver for Werner Services in St. Ed, Lindsay Irrigation in Lindsay, Westring and Sons in Genoa and finally Schulz Transportation out of Seward until retiring in 2016.
Jerry was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont and American Legion Post 151 in Fullerton.
Survivors:
Wife Joy of Fremont
Daughters Kelly (Bob) Lloyd of Monroe
Kristi June Butterfield of Genoa
Amy (Dan) Henson of Omaha
Step-sons Robert (Carrie) Wells of Norfolk
Bill (Kari Lynn) Wells of Norfolk
Grady (Lori) Wells of Fremont
Many grand and great grandchildren
Brother Jim (Kathy) Horn of Schuyler
Sister Connie (Terry) Pachunka of David City
Sister-in-law Shirley (Lyle) Wells of O'Neill
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service will be 10:30am Monday, September 23 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Pastor Stephanie Tollefson will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Fremont Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. There is no visitation.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Bill Bishop
Fremont, NE Monday, September 30, 2019 Joy, Kelli, Kristie, Amy and family. We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, during your time of sadness and loss. Bill and Jodie Bishop & Family.Don &Carol Wells
Columbus, NE Sunday, September 22, 2019 Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God's love and peace comfort you.Our Sympathies Don and Carol Wells
Don and Carol Wells
Columbus, NE Sunday, September 22, 2019 We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God's grace and peace be with you and your family. PrayersLarry W Thiemann
Pawnee City, NE Saturday, September 21, 2019We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, We were friends from the Schultz days, We will keep your family in our prayers
Mike and Bonnie Wilcynski
Cleveland, GA Thursday, September 19, 2019 Sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole familyDiana Klassen
St.Edward, NE Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Joy and family,Please except my deepest Sympathy for your loss. I know its not an easy time but please know.my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JoAnn A. Morgan
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Joy and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. I pray for all of you in your time of grief.Sharon K Lowe
Belgrade, NE Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Family of Jerry,I met Jerry when I lived next door to his parents Pete and Donna, in Fullerton. He would always stop at his folks, going through in his truck. Visited with him often, great guy!!!
My deepest Sympathy!