Jerry graduated from Calumet High School. While in high school he worked for the Ford Defense Plant where he made jet engine parts for the Korean War.
He married his beloved wife Sandra Rutkowski on June 7, 1958. They lived in Chicago for many years where they began their family. Jerry worked for Safeway and was part of the Teamsters Union.
In 1970 Jerry and Sandra decided to move to Cape Coral Florida because they felt it would be a better place to raise their family and enjoy the warm weather. Jerry began his own lawn maintenance service here and ran it until he retired.
Jerry, from a teenager until his recent sickness, was always a hard worker. He provided well for his family. He loved to golf, play cards and tinker with everything in his garage.
Two years ago, Jerry was diagnosed with end stage renal disease. It was a tough battle, with lots of ups and downs but he fought the good fight with Sandie by his side helping him every step of the way.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee Willin and their children Guy Willin (Kitty), Gregg Willin (Anna), and Shari Gordon (Douglas); his sister Elaine Liberty; his grandchildren Tiffany Willin, Brandon Willin (Megan), Kendra Beard (Brett), Samantha Egbert (Brennon), Spencer Gordon, and Taylon Gordon; one step grandchild Matt Mickey and one step great grandchild Xander Mickey; and two great grandchildren Mason Beard, Kennedy Egbert.
Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Robert F. Willin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s hospital or The Shriners.
Services will be a graveside internment on Saturday, July 16th at 10am at Coral Ridge Funeral Home 950 Chiquita Blvd S Cape Coral, FL 33991.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CoralRidgeFuneralHome.com for the Willin family.
