Jerry L. Olmsted Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerry L. Olmsted in Ansonia, Connecticut, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 21, 2024 at the age of 79. Jerry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dwight Olmsted and Helen Plude Olmsted; his son Christopher Olmsted; and his siblings, Vern Lumley and Barbara Pagerino.
He is survived by: his wife Susan Olmsted (Weislo); his daughters, Erika Fleig (Dave) of Newington, Dana Theisen (Todd Smith) of Sarasota, FL and Rebekka Enes (Jamie) of Berlin; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Evan, Jake, Andrew, Sam, Emma and Max; and his brothers, Jack Lumley (Shirley) of Fairfield, Pete Lumley and Ron Olmsted (Marilyn) of Fort Myers, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jerry's memory may be made directly to the Connecticut. Special Olympics at https://support.specialolympics.org. or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at https://give.michaeljfox.org.
