Jerome Duren

Blessings Bouquet was sent for Jerome "Jerry" Clarence Duren - July 13, 2023

To the family of Jerry, My parents were neighbors of Ruth and Jerry and Jerry was always very kind and friendly to me and my family. He was also a good friend to my father who had a debilitating disease but Jerry visited with him often. He was a good friend. Our sympathy is with the family at this difficult time. Sincerely Mike and Julie Meyer

Jerry Duran The Boy Scouts had a motto "Be Prepared" nobody I mean nobody adhered to this motto more than Jerry Duran, in fact he should be awarded Super Eagle Scout for the degree he followed it. Every task Jerry had he analyzed it to the point he knew every size screw or nail he would need, every tool he would use, before he even got started. Jerry could tell you where to find the best donuts, best coffee, best restaurants and do the research to be able to find whatever you needed. Once we visited Ruth & Jerry and Jerry was in the process of getting ready for a deer hunting trip. He had the camper top that was on the back of that truck so loaded, I swear there wasn't any room left in there even for a "fart" Another incident, Ruth was already gone, Jerry had rented a cabin at Lake Panaroma for a week, and had invited us down to visit him. It was his last day there and I helped him load his car to go home. Did I mention he was there for a week? He had these giant plastic totepans, not only did we fill the trunk but the entire back seat of the car. I swear he had enough supplies to last a month, but that was "Jerry" I'm sure John and Eric can elaborate on this even more as they were the one's that had to help unload the truck on those hunting trips The hunting trips might be over but I'm sure Jerry couldn't be happier than to be able to be with Ruth again. Don & Joan Wiederhold

My deepest sympathies to each of you. Daniel Farber

I had the pleasure of knowing Jerry through the Community Center. He was the 'quick whip' for funny comments when I served him meals for lunch, verified his numbers for Bingo or greeted him at the door of the Family Restaurant on Wednesdays. Loved his smile, comical stories of his experiences in Deforest and relatable recollections of working for MG&E. Thanks for the memories, Jerry! You are very missed! Thanks for your support of the Center. You had a wonderful and caring family. Liz T.