“Jerry” Jerome E. Werts
Jerome (Jerry) E. Werts, 79 passed away at his home in Lincoln, NE on May 28, 2023. Jerry was born to Charles and Helen (Bolz) Werts on May 3, 1944 in St. Edward, NE.
On May 2, 1964 Jerry was married to Linda Kay Mahoney. They had four children Kevin, Kelly, Renee and Kory. In 1977, after the birth of their youngest child Jerry made a mark in the world when he chose to be a stay at home dad. It didn’t take long for the kids to say they liked dad’s fried chicken, spaghetti and creamed cucumbers better than their mother’s.
Jerry was a man of few words, but as his grandchildren would attest, he was always “there” – birthdays, weddings, family gatherings, etc. Small children and dogs always gravitated towards him. He always seemed to entertain his grandchildren with his repetitive crazy riddles. He loved the vacations that involved many family members as well as family gatherings at home and going to the casino.
Jerry is survived by his wife Linda of Lincoln, NE and his four children Kevin (Peggy) Werts of Lincoln, NE, Kelly (Amy) Werts of Nebraska City, NE, Renee (Jason) Herold of Raleigh, NC, and Kory (Allison) Werts of Papillion, NE, ten grandchildren, Bryce Werts, Blake Werts, Shelby Werts, Kendall Werts, Chloe Anderson, Karsyn Johnson, Payton Carpenter, Kaiden Werts, Owen Werts and Emma Werts and six great-grandchildren Rilynn, Olivia, Natalie, Lochlan, Miles and Jack, sister-in-law Iola Werts of Columbus, NE and brother-in-law Homer Nelson of Genoa, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Billy Werts, brothers Duane Werts and his wife Donna, Jim Werts and his wife Lois, Denny Werts and his wife Viola, William Werts and sisters Annie Werts, Patricia Nelson and Delores Torson and her husband Art, brother-in-laws James Mahoney, Gerald (Jerry) Mahony and Pat Mahoney and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward, NE on Wednesday June 7th at 11:00 a.m. Prior to the funeral services, there will be visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mental Health Association of Nebraska www.mha-ne.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
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We are sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Linda. May God give his love to you and your family.
Linda and family, this is such a difficult goodbye to your brave loved family member who showed such grace when he knew his earthly body was breaking down and he wanted to celebrate life at its fullness with all of you. I so admire his courage and the love all your family has for one another. Jerry, rest well in Heaven, you did well and now you are the Guardian Angel and live forever in many hearts. Sincere sympathy to you Linda and all your and Jerry’s loved ones. Prayers to help you all in the days ahead. Bob and Sharon Siebels
We are so sorry for the loss of you dad, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. May you find blessings in your memories of him. May the good Lord keep you and hold ya’ll close during this difficult time. We love you, Allison
Jerry will be missed in the Gunsmoke neighborhood. Always a smile and a wave. He had a great giggle laugh. He loved his family so much.
Love you Linda and family we are here for you.
Sandy and Neil Bickley
Dear Werts Family,
I am praying that you are comforted during this time of loss and all your fond memories of Jerry lift’s sorrow from your hearts.
God Bless
George