Born February 12, 1947 in Pekin to Arnold and Betty (Black) Brown, he married Deborah Hoagland on February 27, 1970 in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years three sons, Daniel Brown of Tremont, James (Mary Beth) Brown of Mackinaw and Jeremy Brown of Pekin; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Braden, Bryce, Emma, Alex, Blake and Drew; one great-grandson, Kelan; two brothers, Mike (Pat) Brown and Kevin (Julie) Brown, both of Pekin and one sister-in-law, Jeanie Brown of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Terry Brown.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.
He worked at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria. He served as a past Chief Union Steward, Bargaining Chairman and also served as the former president of the United Auto Workers Local 974 in East Peoria. The Union was a big part of Jerry’s life.
Jerry spent seven years working in Detroit, Michigan for the UAW. He retired in 2004 from both, Caterpillar, Inc. and the UAW. He then served as Road Commissioner for Elm Grove Township in Tazewell County.
An avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears, Jerry enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and working in his yard. He also enjoyed playing poker at casinos and staying busy. Jerry loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren.
His funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Cheryl Sherwood will officiate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Military rites will be provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Military Rites Team. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorials contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.
To express condolences online visit, www.preston-hanley.com
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