Jerry L. Pech
September 24, 1966 -
September 15, 2022
US Veteran
Jerry Lee Pech, age 55, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee surrounded by his family.
Born in Lincoln, IL on September 24, 1966, to Larry and Peggi (Evans) Pech. Jerry was a graduate of Williamsville High School.
From 1985-1992, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jerry was a Plank Owner of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71).
On April 5, 1986, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Downs at St. John Vianney Church in Sherman, IL.
Jerry was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of Round Lake Civic Center and Rubicon Disaster Response and a volunteer at Naval Station Great Lakes USO.
He was employed as a Purchaser for Grainger for 15 years.
Jerry was President of Grayslake High School Booster and a coach for Grayslake Youth Basketball, Football and LaCrosse along with Lake Villa Youth football and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, coaching his kids in youth sports and traveling with his dog, Theo.
He is survived by his father, Larry Pech; his wife, Rhonda Pech; his children, Kayla (Alex Carr), Shane, April and Cory (Josalynn); and his grandchild, Tessah Grey.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Peggi Pech and his brother, Lawrence Pech.
Service Info
Memorial services honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 902 St. John Dr, Sherman, IL.
Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for Mass.
Inurnment with full military honors will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are welcomed to gather at the cemetery.
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Tracey PerattI’m sooo sorry to hear about Jerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you Rhonda! Big hugs
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Deb Williamson GrishamRhonda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your faith sustain and comfort you. Deb
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Francine. JordonLarry we are truly sorry for your loss. Richard leach Rick and Francine Jordon.
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Dawn CarterWe are very sad to hear of Jerrys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rhonda and their family.
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Kenneth ErbServed with Jerry on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and you could not have asked for a kinder, more professional sailor that Jerry. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and condolences go out to his loving family.
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YN2 Frank SkrajnyRIP my friend. We have the watch..
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Dan MitoloI’m saddened by the sudden loss of one of my favorite Navy brothers for life. When we met on the USS Theodore Roosevelt we had an instant connection that will last forever. Jerry was one of the most laid back kindest people you’ll ever meet with a sense of humor that was second to none. I can tell a few stories about our times on TR that will make you cry from laughter. Rhonda you and the kids have me and my families deepest sympathy and always know that the Navy family lost one hell of a sailor. RIP Jerry you’ll forever be loved by me!!!
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Valerie (Louis) PilgreenRhonda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
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David MatteaOne of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am devastated to learn of his passing. He was one of my most treasured friends. I miss him already.
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Maryann LouisSo sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Valerie, Randy and I often talk about Friday night football with the girls at our house and the boys at the Pech house. Maryann Louis
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JEFF KORTENKAMPToo many great memories of Jerry and Colts Football and Knights Lacrosse to mention here. He was a great person and coach, and he always had an infectious smile and the standard issue shorts, even on very cold days when no other person could stand to wear them. From our family to his father Jerry and Rhonda and the all the children, our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff Kortenkamp & Family
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Wendy PelegrinoOur family is so very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He is such a nice, kind, funny, smart and interesting hero. Our experiences with him as our boys’ football coach was the best! Jerry, this is going to be a hard one for “Sally to suck up!” Forgive us if it takes awhile. You will be missed, but always in our fond memories. Prayers for Rhonda and the whole family.
