Passed on March 17, 2011 Age 71 ~ Of Oakdale "Attention West Publishing, Mr. Horseshoe is pitching in Heaven. He is at peace now. He was 1/2 dead from 1987 until now. His family was always 1st with him. He took the time to BS a little and greet strangers. He loved his grandchildren always. According to his wishes, no services will be held. Anybody change any of this will be haunted." Preceded in death by parents August & Vina; sister Joan Lorey; & buddy Jim Sergot. Survived by wife of 50 years, Carol; children Jerry Jr. (Lisa), Russell, Jodi Hoeferson/Monson, Dawn (Jeff) Lawrence & Sandi (Jeff) Folsom; grandchildren Brandon, Ashley, Sunni, Matt, Autumn, Cassie, Maddie & Miranda; brother August (Judy); sisters Barbara (John) Kuehn & Donna Sergot; stepmother Ardyce; many nieces & nephews. We were blessed with 24 bonus years with Jerry after his aneurysm in 1987. He got to watch his Sweethearts grow.