Born in Fort Collins, CO, to Phillip and Esther (Peppler) Rodenberger, Jerry graduated from Fort Collins High School and attended Colorado A&M (CSU). He was a very proud CSU Rams fan his whole life. He is preceded in death by parents and younger brother, Ron Rodenberger. Jerry met Annett Wilson at the pool club that her grandfather owned and they were married on September 22, 1957. In September, they celebrated 61 joyful years together. Growing up, Jerry worked on the family farm and later wanted the “city” life. He became a Tool & Die maker and his knowledge of math and fine motor skills brought him to work at Hewlett Packard. Jerry retired from HP after working for them for 32 years.
Jerry was a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church, lifetime member BPOE Elks and Fort Collins Pioneer Association.
Family vacations, camping with friends, and shooting trap brought him much joy. Once retired, he and Annett were able to travel the United States and Europe; discovering his heritage in Germany was one of his fondest memories.
Jerry had three children, Kathy (Dirk), Chris (Margret) and Nancy (Terry). He was blessed with five grandchildren Jake, Lauren, Ben, Brittany, and Chad and 4 great-grandchildren. Each grandchild has a clock made by their grandfather with love and care. Family gatherings, especially in Glacier View at the family cabin, were most important to him. He loved fishing, woodworking, and playing pool with his buddies.
Jerry’s sweet smile, gentle spirit, and devotion to his family will always be cherished by the ones that knew him best. A private service will be held in the springtime. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trolley in Fort Collins, where Jerry joyfully volunteered for many years. FCMRS, PO Box 635 Fort Collins, CO 80522.
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