Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kammerer's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2024 in Manito, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kammerer

July 4, 1937 - August 12, 2024 (87 years old)

Manito, Illinois

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kammerer's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2024 in Manito, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kammerer

July 4, 1937 - August 12, 2024 (87 years old)

Manito, Illinois

Gerald Wayne Kammerer Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gerald Wayne Kammerer of Manito, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, departing on August 12, 2024 at the age of 87. Gerald leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Gerald may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Gerald touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hartford Kammerer and Leona Margaret Kammerer (Myers); and his siblings, Kenneth Kammerer and Doris Jean Antonio. He is survived by: his wife Judith "Judi" Smith; his son Brian Kammerer of Pekin; and his grandchildren, Jonathan Kammerer of Manito and Natalie Kammerer of Manito. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



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Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory
500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554

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Aug 17

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Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory
500 N 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554

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Aug 17

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Ipava Cemetery

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