Jerry passed away on February 27, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Helena, MT as a result of a massive stroke. Jerry was born June 20, 1943 in Poplar, MT to Kathryn Goedert Grunst and Robert Grunst. He was raised in PoplarMT graduating from PoplarHigh School in 1962. Upon graduation, Jerry and a friend of his joined the United States Navy. Jerry spent the majority of his military career in Corpus Kristi Texas. Upon completion of his tour, Jerry went back to school. He earned two Masters Degrees in Education. He taught in various schools in Montana.
In 2009 Jerry moved to Elkhorn Rest Home in Clancy where he made many wonderful friends with the staff. He wanted to be closer to his sister Vicki and her family. When talking about the staff he always said “Sis they take good care of me.”
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Kathryn Goedert Yasenosky, his father Robert Grunst, his Grandparents, and many Aunts and Uncles, as well as his niece and God Child Skiler Elizabeth Hampson.
Jerry is survived by his sister Vicki (Mike) Hampson of Helena, nephews Aaron of Helena, Bobby (Kaylin) of Missoula, niece Alexis (James) of Helena and great nephew Cooper Clayton Michael of Helena, Aunt Dorothy Goedert Robe of Las Vegas, Nevada.
A graveside service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at PoplarCityCemetery. In leiu of flowers, memorials in Jerry’s name are suggested to Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT59604. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Jerry.