- Date Of Birth: July 16, 1941
- Date Of Death: March 9, 2023
- State: Minnesota
Jerry Lee LaFavre, 81, of Lakeville Minnesota, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9th, 2023. Jerry passed away at Ebenezer Care Center in Burnsville, where he was under the wonderful care of staff members for the past seven months.
Jerry was born July 16th, 1941, and grew up on his family’s farm east of Klemme, Iowa. Jerry was the son of Clell (Pat) Ernest LaFavre and Iris Mildred (Sherwood) LaFavre. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1959 and attended North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City, Iowa. Jerry loved meeting people and often asked “What is your story?” He had a gregarious personality and had a passion for encouraging others. Most of Jerry’s career was spent as a salesperson. Jerry had fond memories of working with his son Scott’s racing team, LaFavre Racing. Jerry loved his family and attending his families’ sporting events and parties.
Jerry was married to Joyce Hummel LaFavre, Burnsville, MN. from 1962-1988. They remained best friends until his passing. Together they were blessed with three sons, two daughters, twenty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
