He was born January 30, 1948 in Pekin to Elmer and Ada (Gerdes) Buhl.
Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon; his children, Ron (Christi) Buhl, Andrea (Brian) Schuneman, Jessica Buhl, Jim (Audie) Bradshaw and Becky (Jim) Pfahl; grandchildren; one great-grandson and siblings, Gary (Barb) Buhl and Sheila (Doug) Jones.
Jerry retired from Caterpillar, Inc. after 30 years of service.
He loved drag racing his 1967 Ford Fairlane.
Per his request, cremation has been accorded. Private inurnment will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to Illinois CancerCare, 8940 N. Wood Sage Rd, Peoria, IL 61615.
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