Jerry Lee Paetzhold
July 6, 1948 - May 6, 2018
Paetzhold, Jerry Lee, (July 6, 1948 - May 6, 2018) Jerry was born to Ruth and Willard Paetzhold and grew up in Ellis Grove, IL. He attended Sparta High School and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL on a baseball scholarship. He married Lynnette Dierks on July 17, 1971. Loving husband of Lynnette Paetzhold; dearest father of Jessi (Joe) Kamler; brother of Linda Roth and Betty (Glenn) McCoy; and uncle of Brian Roth and Matt (Tara) McCoy. Also survived by Aunt Lois Mueller and cousins Lesley, Shelia, Cheryll (Larry) and Pam. Jerry was the owner of Davis & James Recruiting, a bus driver for Parkway School District, and a chauffer for Absolute Perfect Touch Limo. He was an active member of Living Word UMC. He’ll be remembered for his kind, gentle soul and his love of many sports (baseball, softball, golf, bowling, skiing, swimming) and playing cards. Preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Sonny and Darlene Dierks, and his brother-in-law Dick Roth. Services: Visitation Friday, May 11, 5-8pm at Buchholz Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Rd., 63017 and Saturday, May 12, 10am until time of service 11am at Living Word United Methodist Church, 17315 Manchester Rd., 63038. Interment Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL. Memorials can be given to Living Word United Methodist Church or Alumni Association “Light of Parkway” Awards (Parkway School District).
Paetzhold, Jerry Lee, (July 6, 1948 - May 6, 2018) Jerry was born to Ruth and Willard Paetzhold and grew up in Ellis Grove, IL. He attended Sparta High School and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL on a baseball scholarship. He married... View Obituary & Service Information