Jerry Brachear
September 06, 1940 - December 29, 2021
Obituary
Brachear, Jerry W. age 81 passed away at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper with family at his side. Jerry was born September 6, 1940 in Elkhart, IL the son of Carl and Marguerite (Melvin) Brachear. After high school Jerry, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage to the former Virginia Kirkpatrick on November 17, 1962 in Springfield, IL; she survives him. Jerry retired from Swift Meat Company after 25 years.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years; Virginia, son; Kevin (Marie Vorndam) Brachear, three grandchildren; Wayne, Lauren (Tyler) and Zackery, one great-grandchild; Garrett and two sisters; Rita (Darrell) Stoll and Marcy (David) Thompson. Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers; Carl Jr. and John Brachear.
In keeping with Jerry's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.
Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brachear family; please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with the family by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Jerry Brachear
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Mary David
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So very sorry for the loss of Jerry.
He is truly going to be missed!
Mary David
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Kathy Wackerle
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I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I worked with him at MBS. Always a friendly smile! Rest In Peace, Jerry!
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Lisa Hall, Lori Kabrick and Lisa Kravitz planted a tree in memory of Jerry Brachear
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Anita gadd
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Our condolences to your family.
Steve and Anita Gadd. (Antecki)