Jerry was an over-the-road trucker for C. F. Trucking. He was a member of Teamsters Local 525 in Alton. He retired in 2011 after 26 years as a bridge tender for the state of Illinois.
Jerry's hobbies and interests included a love for horses.
At the time of his death at his residence, Jerry was 67 years old. He was survived by his wife; 4 children and their spouses; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Blumenberg; and 1 sister, Sandra Blumenberg Howard.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on 15 Feb 2012 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. A prayer service was held at 5 p.m.
A funeral Mass was conducted at 10 a.m. on 16 Feb 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fieldon.
The family requested that memorials, if desired, be made to Hamburg Cemetery, Blessing Hospice or to a charity of one's choice.
Children: 1 son, 3 daughters.
Father of:
(Living) Blumenberg
(Living) Blumenberg Kassing
(Living) Blumenberg Bowers
(Living) Blumenberg Johnes
Jerry was an over-the-road trucker for C. F. Trucking. He was a member of Teamsters Local 525 in Alton. He retired in 2011 after 26 years as a bridge tender for the state of Illinois.
Jerry's hobbies and interests included a love for horses.
At the time of his death at his residence, Jerry was 67 years old. He was survived by his wife; 4 children and their spouses; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Blumenberg; and 1 sister, Sandra Blumenberg Howard.
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on 15 Feb 2012 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. A prayer service was held at 5 p.m.
A funeral Mass was conducted at 10 a.m. on 16 Feb 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fieldon.
The family requested that memorials, if desired, be made to Hamburg Cemetery, Blessing Hospice or to a charity of one's choice.
Children: 1 son, 3 daughters.
Father of:
(Living) Blumenberg
(Living) Blumenberg Kassing
(Living) Blumenberg Bowers
(Living) Blumenberg Johnes
Inscription
Front:
HE ALWAYS RODE A NICE HORSE
Reverse:
BLUMENBERG
JERRY & SHIRLEY
MARRIED DEC. 29, 1962
PARENTS OF
KEVIN SHARON SHELLY CONNIE
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