The nicest guy I ever knew. As a police officer, I got to know Jerry through his work at Granite Electronics working on the police car’s lights and radios. He was a really nice guy, very friendly and wanting to help, He had a good sense of humor and was a pleasure to be around. I always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed.
Gerald F. "Jerry" Stangler
May 1, 1953 – August 30, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gerald F. “Jerry” Stangler, 70, of St. Joseph will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Jerry passed away at home on Wednesday August 30, 2023. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 12:00 Noon on Wednesday at the church.
Jerry was born on May 1, 1953 in St. Cloud to Norbert and Bernice (Gerads) Stangler. He graduated from Tech High School. Jerry completed a Radio/Electronics program at the St. Cloud Vo-Tech. He married Mary Reber on August 3, 1974 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Jerry was employed at Granite Electronics for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Parish and the St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622.
Jerry enjoyed his lake cabin, volunteering as Santa, spending time outside with his faithful companion, Tucker, and above all treasured time with family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Dean) Berckes of Albany, Daniel (Andrea) of Holdingford, Jane (Matt) Sarff of Sartell, Brian (Marie) of East Bethel; five grandchildren, Amidy, Oliver and Candace Berckes, Scarlett and Matthew Sarff Jr.; siblings, Norbert Jr. (Jan), James (Sharon) and Susan (George) Wolf; in-laws, Ann (Jerry) Schreifels of St. Joseph, Lois Weiman of Cold Spring, John Reber of St. Cloud, Steve (Anita) Reber and Sue (Tom) Dullinger both of St. Joseph, Joan (Jay) Schmidt of St. Cloud and Paul Reber of St. Joseph; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 2011; and his parents.
A heartfelt thank you to Coborn’s Cancer Center and the St. Joseph First Responders.
Guestbook
Our deepest sympathies to Jim, Susie, Norb and the rest of Jerry’s family and friends! He was such a big teddy bear and the perfect Santa! I would know, I was raised by THE BEST! Jerry’s words, not just mine! Rest in Peace with your sweet, Mary, until we meet again! Love to you all!!!
I have a lot of good memories of adventures we had when I lived in Minnesota.
You’ll be missed.
My sincere sympathy to all of you as you go through this loss. It’s been a long time since we have talked but your family is remembered fondly. Our parents, Richard and Violet, are both Home, also. You are in my prayers.
Services
Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gerald F. “Jerry” Stangler, 70, of St. Joseph will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Jerry passed away at home on Wednesday August 30, 2023. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 12:00 Noon on Wednesday at the church.