Cruise, Jerry P., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1945 and is preceded in death by his parents George and Lorraine Cruise.
Beloved husband of his one and only wife Sandra “Sandy” Cruise (nee Musgrove); dear father of Michael (Angeleque) Cruise and Stacey (Edwin) Palmer; cherished grandpa of Lucas, Brodey, Zach, Brett and Andrew; dear brother of Linda Cruise, Diane (Ron) Barrett and Ron (Cathy) Cruise; dear son-in-law, cousin, uncle, and friend to many.
Jerry attended Riverview Gardens High School (Class of 1963) and was a member of the Riverview Rams football team. Jerry was a Corpsman with the US Navy and he served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 during the Tet Offensive. Jerry was an independent insurance broker and the owner of The Jerry P. Cruise Insurance Agency. When the City of Maryland Heights was founded, he was appointed to the City Council Ward 3 and served for many years. He also was a lifelong Cardinal Fan.
Service: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Sunday, May 3, 4:00 to 8:00 pm. with all services concluding at Kutis. A celebration of Jerry’s life with full military honors will be held at a later date.
Memorials to The Festus Manor Nursing Home 627 Westwood Drive South, Festus, Missouri, 63028, would be appreciated.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you all fondly.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you all fondly.
I cannot express in words how deeply sorry I am. My heart goes out to you.
I cannot express in words how deeply sorry I am. My heart goes out to you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Let the memories of your life together give you comfort and hope.
We are so sorry for your loss. Let the memories of your life together give you comfort and hope.
Sandy so sorry for your and your families loss.
Sandy so sorry for your and your families loss.
We love you and miss you, Jerry, from our Class of 1963, R.G.H
S. Always and forever, your friend. Vicki Anagnos Disch.
We love you and miss you, Jerry, from our Class of 1963, R.G.H
S. Always and forever, your friend. Vicki Anagnos Disch.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family. May our Lord give you comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Love,
TC (Norm) and Shari Fischer and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family. May our Lord give you comfort and peace through this difficult time.
Love,
TC (Norm) and Shari Fischer and Family