Gerald H. Kermen
February 17, 1929 - May 14, 2016
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Gerald H. Kermen
February 17, 1929 - May 14, 2016
Obituary
Gerald H. Kermen, “Jerry” to those who knew him, passed away at age 87, in Mt. Vernon, WA on May 14, 2016. Jerry was born on February 17, 1929 to Henry and Gladys Kermen (Puller) in what is now Larabee State Park, near Bellingham, WA. Jerry was the middle child, joining his sister Elaine in the family. Later, when the family had moved to Bellingham his younger brother Charles was born. In the early 1930’s Jerry’s family moved south to Alger, WA, where his father worked for the State Highway Department. Jerry attended Alger Elementary School throught the 6th grade. When WWII started the Alger and Burlington Schools were consolidated. Jerry graduated high school in 1948 and worked in sawmills and as a logger. In 1951 he was drafted into the Army, and served in Germany from 1951 to 1953. Upon returning from Germany in 1953, Jerry went to work for Washington State Department of Transportation, where he was employed until retiring in 1981. In 1954 he married Mary Humphrey, and they had three children together, Peggy, Sandra, and Richard.
Jerry is preceded in death by his sister Elaine Pinney. He is survived by brother Charles (Shirley) Kermen, children; Peggy (Brian) McLenithan, Richard (Margaret) Kermen, and Sandra Burton, grandchildren; Kevin (Dwan) Bryant, Kelly Wilson, Kelsey Burton, Nick (Krisitine) Burton, Brian (Beth) Hawes, Kristopher Kermen, and Becky (Mike) Wood, great-grandchildren; Breanna Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Dylan Wilson, Zachary Bryant, Amiri Utley, Tristyn Hawes, Ethan Hawes, Rowan Hawes, Deklan Hawes, Amelia Wood, Christopher Wood, McKenna Wright, Shane Wright, and Andrew Wright.
A Memorial Service will be held for Jerry on Sunday June 26, 2:00pm at the American Legion Post 91, 721 E. Fairhaven Ave, Burlington.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: June 26, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: American Legion Post 91
- Location: 721 E Fairhaven Ave Burilington, WA 98233 - (Get Directions)
6 responses to Gerald H. Kermen
Kevin bryant says:
May 14, 2016
He will be very missed. Love you grandpa.
Ladena Polansky says:
May 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out for all the family and dear friends feeling this loss. Jerry will always be remembered and missed.
Kobi Aschim says:
May 14, 2016
Sandy and family,I just read about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May he rest in peace.
Dianne Brady says:
May 14, 2016
I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you while you go through this. May God give you strength and courage in your time of need.
Scott and Nancy Hamilton says:
May 14, 2016
Jerry was a good friend that we knew from Crossroads Community Church. I really enjoyed talking and spending a little time with him every Sunday. He was an outstanding friend and “BROTHER” who I will sorely miss. I know that God needs good people too and he has a dandy one with Jerry!!! I guess that now I will talk and Jerry will get to listen to me. You were and always will be a great friend my brother!