Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Loving husband of Patricia “Patty” Cordes (nee Wallace) of 66 years; beloved father of Pam (William) Basler and Kevin (Linda) Cordes; dearest grandfather of Billy Basler, Michael (Alison) Cordes, Timmy (Colleen) Basler, Amanda (Scott) Hill, Matthew (Stacey) Cordes and Mary (Sam) Oberle; dear great-grandfather of Teaghan, Brady, Kendall, Bryce, Maeve, Heidi, Quinn, Charleigh, Henslie, Chase, Sammy, Addison and Tatum; brother of the late Bernard (Margie) Cordes, Margie (Vernon) Koenig and Greg (Mary) Cordes; our dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Heartland Chapter, Attention: Donor Services, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126.
Visitation Friday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. until Mass 11:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Rd. (63128), Private Interment at Resurrection. A KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.
To the most respected man that I knew. He was ALLWAYS Mr. Cordes while Mrs. Cordes was allways Pat. The only explanation I have is Mr.Cordes, in an odd but good way, commanded the Mister title. I called him that when I was young, teenage, young adult and adult parts of life. Rest in peace Mr. Cordes.
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jerry. Jerry was always like a father to me as I was growing up. I will never forget all of the good times our families had together. I always thought of him and Pat as part of our family and Kevin and Pam as my siblings, especially when we were young. May Jerry rest in peace. I’m sure he’ll meet up with mom and dad if he hasn’t already. Love and hugs to all of you.
We are praying for comfort for all the family. Uncle Jerry was a man among men! He made us feel so welcome and reached out lovingly many times in our lives. Aunt Pat also gave love freely to us. We aren’t able to be down for the service but we send our love.
Tim & Cindy Cordes
Sara Hanson and family
Hannah Subh and family
Sending our love and prayers to the Cordes family. We will remember him and smile for being such a sweet, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Thoughts and prayers for everyone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏