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Jerald Rolf “Jerry” Fray

Birth	:	22 Aug 1939 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Dec 2020 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery, Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9675102, -96.8850403
Description	:	Jerald “Jerry” Rolf Fray, age 81, of Beresford, SD passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls with his wife and children at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 8 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, SD. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at 9:30 AM. Burial services will be held immediately following the service at Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery. wassfuneralhome.com Jerry Fray was born August 22, 1939 in Vermillion, SD to Vina (Johnson) and Rolf Fray, the older twin to his sister,... Read More	Jerald “Jerry” Rolf Fray, age 81, of Beresford, SD passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls with his wife and children at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 8 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford, SD. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at 9:30 AM. Burial services will be held immediately following the service at Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery. wassfuneralhome.com Jerry Fray was born August 22, 1939 in Vermillion, SD to Vina (Johnson) and Rolf Fray, the older twin to his sister, Jeanette. He also had a younger sister, Linda. He grew up on a farm south of Centerville, SD. At the age of 8, he lost his father in a farming accident. He attended country school through the 8th grade. They then moved to Centerville where he attended high school, graduating in May 1957. He worked for a farmer for a couple years following graduation. He began working for the SD Department of Transportation in Beresford in 1960. He served in the army from May 1963-May 1965 and was stationed at Ft. Leonardwood, MO. Once back home, he resumed working for the SD Department of Transportation in Beresford, transferring to Yankton when the Beresford office closed. He worked for the SD DOT 38 ½ years as an engineer, retiring in May 1998. He married Carolyn Beers from Hurley, SD on October 30, 1965, and they just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. They have 2 children, Sharee and Jeff. They moved to Beresford in January 1973. They purchased their first and only house in 1976 where they still resided at the time of his death. Jerry was a member of the Beresford Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years, gaining many lifelong friends during that time. Jerry loved building and fixing things. He spent many years after retirement fixing up his house. He especially enjoyed working on projects with his family. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors working on his yard and visiting the state parks. He loved all holidays, but he especially loved Christmas. He was currently a member of Central Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his younger sister Linda, and his brother-in-law Allen Duerst. He is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughter Sharee (Keith) Koenig of Tea SD; son Jeff (Rachel) Fray of Brandon SD; grandchildren Alec Goldammer, Shelby Fray, Emily Goldammer, Julia Fray, and Kenzie Koenig; his twin sister Jeanette Duerst; 3 nieces; a nephew; and wonderful neighbors, Larry and Darla Norling, who became like family. [Source: Wass Funeral Homes]

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Where is Jerald Rolf “Jerry” Fray's memorial?
Jerald Rolf “Jerry” Fray's memorial is located at: Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery, Dalesburg, Clay County, USA.
When did Jerald Rolf “Jerry” Fray death?
Jerald Rolf “Jerry” Fray death on 1 Dec 2020 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.9675102
Longitude: -96.8850403

Family Members:

Parent

Rolf Hilmer Fray

(1908 - 1948)

Kevina Gladys “Vina” Johnson Fray

(1908 - 1988)

Siblings

Linda Marie Fray Larsen

(1941 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9675102, -96.8850403

2. Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9389424, -96.9242594

3. Rockfield Cemetery
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4. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
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5. Clay Point Cemetery
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6. Komstad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

7. Old Lodi Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9757996, -96.9907990

8. CJ Anderson Homestead
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Coordinate: 43.0214180, -96.9675540

9. Spirit Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

10. Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9388000, -96.7639000

11. Riverside-Barton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0402985, -96.9725037

12. Mortvedt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9169006, -97.0028000

13. Hovde Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

14. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

15. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9247017, -97.0124969

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

17. Saint Peters Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019

18. Olbue Lerseth Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9281100, -96.7516100

19. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

20. New Lodi Cemetery
Lodi, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -97.0417023

21. Bethel Baptist Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9393570, -97.0433520

22. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9672012, -97.0516968

23. Clay Creek Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

24. Saint Mary Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8520584, -96.7877502