- Date Of Birth: March 25, 1954
- Date Of Death: January 2, 2022
- State: Illinois
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Meyer, 67, of Earlville, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Jerry was born March 25, 1954, in Ottawa to Leroy and Marjorie (O’Donnell) Meyer.
He married Cheryl Olson on September 24, 1983, in Thor, IA. Jerry received his B.S. from Illinois State University. He was a member of St. Theresa Church, where he served on the council, served on the Earlville School board, and later as president, was a member of Lion’s Club, the LaSalle County Farm Bureau, and served as a trustee on the board for St. Theresa Cemetery. Jerry farmed his entire life. He enjoyed golfing, being outside, raising livestock, and farming. He was a fan of the Cubs, the Bears, and the Bulls. More than anything, Jerry loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his mother, Marge Larkin, of Earlville; wife, Cheryl; four children, Megan (Jeremy) Cantlin of Earlville, Jennifer (Tony) Ayala of Sandwich, Christina (Sean) O’Connor of Wheaton, and Joseph Meyer of Earlville; seven grandchildren Taylor, Christopher, and Wyatt Joseph Cantlin, Connor, Hailey, and Teagan Ayala, and Grace O’Connor; a sister, Margaret “Peg” (Patrick) O’Brien of Woodstock; a brother, Daniel (Debra) Meyer of Galva; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy, and step-father, Vincent “Ben” Larkin.
