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Gerald A. “Jerry” Jefferis

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Birth	:	3 Jan 1960 Volga, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Mar 2022 Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.2966995, -96.8163986
Plot	:	Block 19 Lot 59 Grave 3
Description	:	Gerald 'Jerry' Jefferis, 62, of Littleton, CO, formerly of Estelline, SD, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Littleton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Rude's Funeral Home in Brookings and will be livestreamed through Rude's Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings, SD. Gerald A. 'Jerry' Jefferis was born January 3, 1960, in Volga, SD, the son of Marvel and Iola (Rudebusch) Jefferis. He was baptized and... Read More	Gerald 'Jerry' Jefferis, 62, of Littleton, CO, formerly of Estelline, SD, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Littleton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Rude's Funeral Home in Brookings and will be livestreamed through Rude's Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings, SD. Gerald A. 'Jerry' Jefferis was born January 3, 1960, in Volga, SD, the son of Marvel and Iola (Rudebusch) Jefferis. He was baptized and confirmed in Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Estelline. He graduated from Estelline High School in 1978, where he participated in football, basketball, and track. He held the school record for 30 years in the 800-meter run. Jerry furthered his education at South Dakota State University. While in college, he worked for his namesake, grandpa, Jerry Jefferis at Dakota Woolgrowers. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Finance. Jerry went to work for banks in Madison, SD and St. James, MN before moving to Denver, CO. In Denver, Jerry continued his education at the University of Colorado receiving a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in finance. He then attended the University of Denver receiving a Master's Degree in taxation. He continued his career at various accounting firms in Denver as a CPA, tax manager, tax director, Director Corporate Tax, and Vice President of Tax at CoBank. Jerry enjoyed running, working out, mountain bike riding, golfing, hunting turkey, pheasants, and deer, with both rifle and bow. He loved the outdoors and spent as much time as possible enjoying various pursuits. He was a hard worker and a perfectionist. He had a special relationship with his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Richard (Dee) Jefferis of Parker, SD, Marilyn (Wayne) Thue of Hayti, SD, Wayne (Sandy) Jefferis of South Sioux City, NE, Cheryl Jefferis of Sioux Falls, SD, Ronald Jefferis of Brookings, SD, and Linda (Roger) Anderson of Rapid City, SD along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvel and Iola Jefferis. - Rudes Funeral Home

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Gerald A. “Jerry” Jefferis's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Brookings, Brookings County, USA.
When did Gerald A. “Jerry” Jefferis death?
Gerald A. “Jerry” Jefferis death on 16 Mar 2022 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 44.2966995
Longitude: -96.8163986

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Parent

Marvel Eugene Jefferis

(1923 - 2017)

Iola Katherine Rudebusch Jefferis

(1923 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2966995, -96.8163986

2. Saint Thomas More Catholic Cemetery
Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2970500, -96.8151500

3. First Lutheran Cemetery
Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2979590, -96.8247740

4. Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2828616, -96.7981652

5. Kirby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3120300, -96.8883000

6. Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery
Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3486860, -96.8485590

7. First Lutheran Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3139000, -96.9289017

8. East Lake Campbell Cemetery
Medary, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2171100, -96.8664600

9. Bergh Cemetery
Sinai, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2681007, -96.9360962

10. Sterling Lutheran Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3842900, -96.8540700

11. Trinity Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3264008, -96.9421997

12. Lake Campbell Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2109300, -96.8850400

13. Hillside Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3342018, -96.9443970

14. Saint Wiliams Catholic Cemetery
Aurora, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2833460, -96.6681920

15. Fairlawn Cemetery
Aurora, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2831001, -96.6678009

16. Oslo Lutheran Cemetery
Volga, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2246700, -96.9284300

17. Deer Creek Cemetery
Bruce, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4136009, -96.8685989

18. Fountain Cemetery
Bushnell, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3657990, -96.6667023

19. Yeo Cemetery
Flandreau, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1815900, -96.6929400

20. Bruce Cemetery
Bruce, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4371986, -96.8839035

21. South Lake Campbell Cemetery
Nunda, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1672600, -96.9182300

22. Elmwood Cemetery
Bruce, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4372000, -96.8866000

23. Midway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Flandreau, Moody County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1388550, -96.7785645

24. Sterling Methodist Cemetery
Brookings, Brookings County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4560000, -96.7863600