Gerald John “Jerry” Wills was born August 15, 1929 in Muskegon, MI. He was one of six children, he also had one half-sister and 3 step siblings. He met his wife of 65 years, Bernie, when they were both in kindergarten, where he would steal her swing. He joined the Army at 17 years of age, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 when he retired after 21 years. He went on to work for Vought Heritage until he retired at 62 years of age. Jerry and Bernie had five children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Jerry was a long time member of St Albans where he served many years as an usher for the early service. He lost the love of his life Bernie, in January 2018, He went to be with her November 8, 2019.
