Jerome C. “Jerry” Unruh, 79, of Inman, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Pleasant View Home. He was born on December 29, 1944 in Goessel, Kansas, to Reuben and Tena (Reimer) Unruh.
Jerry grew up on a farm north of Moundridge, Kansas and was a long-time resident. Growing up, Jerry was a member of the Better Farms 4-H club. He was a talented gardener and entered his projects in the McPherson and Moundridge fairs, winning many awards.
He graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1962.
Jerry met Marjorie Ann Stucky shortly after graduating from high school and then found out that both of them had grown up on farms within a short distance from each other. Jerry and Marjorie were united in marriage on August 20, 1966. They shared almost 44 years of marriage until Marjorie’s passing on June 6, 2010.
Jerry worked for Hesston Manufacturing Company in the Paint Department.
He was a long-time member of the West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge, and later joined Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman.
He is survived by his brother, Irl (Sharon) Unruh of Marble Falls, TX; sister, Kathy (Chester) Sangwin of Silsbee, TX; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Sam) Friesen of McPherson, KS; brother-in-law, Jim (Danella) Stucky of Pleasant Hill, MO; nieces and nephews, David Unruh, Darwin (Des) Unruh, Daryl (Billie) Unruh, Donna (Dale) Nolen, Monty Unruh, Tammy (Jeff) Tinkle, Katherena (Bo) Hoffman, Tracy (Joshua) Kruse, Christopher Stucky, Maaura Stucky, Joel Stucky, and Daniel Stucky; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Donald Unruh; and niece, Tonya Unruh.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Mound Township Cemetery, rural Moundridge. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church, Inman. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 20, at the Moundridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Home in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.