Gerald “Jerry” Meese, 70 of Tower Lakes, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 following a short illness.
He was born November 30, 1945 in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, the son of John W. and Blanche (Slusarczyk) Meese. He was united in marriage to Barbara R. Barnett on December 4, 1982 in Roselle. Jerry was a self-employed contractor who owned and operated G. Meese and Assoc. He especially enjoyed time with his family and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Barb of Tower Lakes, his children, Kevin (Christine) Meese of Tower Lakes, Kristin (Brian) Plunkett of Highland Park and Kara Meese of Hoffman Estates, the children’s mother, Barbara Meese also of Tower Lakes, his grandchildren, Nathan & Liam, his brother, Dan (Donna) Meese of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, his sisters, Carolyn (Oscar) Hugland and Loretta Bandish both of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania and his sister-in-law, Gladys Meese of Huntley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John and his brother-in-law, Andrew Bandish.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, August 30th from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I am so sorry to hear that Jerry has passed so unexpectedly. My condolences to your entire family.
Jerry - you were certainly one of a kind and Anthony and I enjoyed your friendship for too few years - rest in peace dear friend.
Sorry I know this is late but want say Chuck thought you a very close friend rest in peace friend