Gerald K Sihle

Gerald K. Sihle, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away on August 21, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Jerry and his family moved to Maitland, Florida, in 1970. In 1974, he acquired a modest house in Altamonte Springs, which he transformed into his office. Over six months, he dedicated himself tirelessly to selling Surety Bonds and laying the foundation for a potential insurance agency. As the workload grew, he brought Barbara Aldinger on board as his office manager, benefiting from her expertise in life insurance and property and casualty coverage sales.

As the business expanded and diversified, the Sihle Insurance office outgrew its humble beginnings, relocating from that house to progressively larger office spaces along Douglas Avenue in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Jerry's unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and reinvestment in his business gave rise to a model insurance agency, ultimately becoming one of the region's most successful enterprises.

Today, the primary office of the Sihle Insurance Group proudly stands along I-4, occupying the very spot where Jerry Sihle once entered that old house with a vision and a dream of establishing his own insurance agency. The Sihle Insurance Group has since blossomed into one of Florida's largest insurance agencies, with branches across the state.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Joan, and their three children: Ken Sihle, Mike Sihle (Megan Sihle), and Traci Sihle (Brent Smith), as well as their eight treasured grandchildren: Jordan Sihle, Alexander Markopoulos, Thanos Markopoulos, Olivia Sihle, Hunter Sihle, Cooper Smith, Elliot Sihle, and Remi Sihle. Jerry’s greatest source of pride was undeniably his family, and he leaves behind a lasting legacy for generations to cherish.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Jerry’s Sihle honor to support Advent Health for Children’s Hospital at http://give.AdventHealth.com/Children. Once there, please click on "Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone:" and enter "Gerald Sihle" to ensure that your contribution is properly recognized.