Jerome Minter
July 16, 1946 - January 15, 2024
Obituary
MADISON – Jerome S. Minter, age 77, passed away, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, on Monday, January 15, 2024. Jerry was born on July 16, 1946, in Rockford, IL to Paul and Ellen (Fiez) Minter. He graduated from East High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the US Army. Upon returning home he started his career at Oscar Mayer where he met the love of his life. Jer Bear, as he was affectionately known as, married Connie Yudice, on July 29, 1989. He enjoyed bowling, camping, golfing, playing softball, and spending time with friends and family.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Connie; children, Erik (Kendra), Kevin, Valerie Yudice, and Lisa (Rob) Dehner; grandchildren, McKenzie, Ethan, Kyle, Gabriella, Alex, Isabelle, and Jackson; siblings, George (Judy) and Al (Sue); and his beloved dog, Bear. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul.
A Celebration of Life with Full Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial at Highland Memory Gardens.
A very special thank you to the staff at Crossroads Rehabilitation Center in Sun Prairie and Agrace Hospice for their special care of Jer Bear. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Ave.
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