Jerry Kenneth Koert, age 83 passed away Tuesday, November 24, at home with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Dorothy Koert; his brother, Gary James Koert and nephew, John Boaz. Jerry is survived by his sisters, Betty Boaz, Linda Lee Koert, Cheryl Ann Koert Fitzsimmons and brother-in-law Kenneth Fitzsimmons; nieces Allison (Jim) Rapson and Elizabeth (Stephan) Carnesi; great nieces and nephews, Amanda (John) Kozar; their children Bryce, Haylie and Jaxson; Alexandria (Shaun) Carley and their soon to be son; Izzy Rapson and fiancé Nate Stahl; Robert Rapson and Pierre, John and Jane Carnesi. Jerry worked for J.C. Penney from March 1968 to March 2005. Jerry loved his horses and was avid U of M fan!!! Jerry will be very much missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to an Animal shelter or St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
