Jerome "Jerry" Peckskamp

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Jerome “Jerry” G. Peckskamp, 83, formerly of Fargo, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Guardian Angels by the Lake in Elk River, Minnesota.

Jerry was born April 17, 1929 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Peter and Cornelia C. (Gebhardt) Peckskamp.  Jerry graduated from Sacred Heart Academy (Shanley).  He served in the Korean War and upon returning home from service he received a Business Degree from NDSU.  He joined Burroughs Corp where he worked until he retired to Tacoma, Washington.  He returned to Minnesota to be closer to family.

Jerry was a master bridge player and a great cribbage player.  He also loved gardening, hunting and fishing.

Jerry is survived by his ex-wife Carol; sons, David, Fargo, Danny (Jane), Apple Valley; daughter, Kathy (Jerry) Munger, Elk River; sisters, Eileen Barbour, Audrey (Jim) Murray; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Thomas and brother-in-law John Barbour.

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  1. Fargo North Dakota
    I am a friend of Dave. I hope you are all doing as well as possible, and wish you all the best for the future. Sincerly.

  2. Cold Spring mn

    Our deepest sympathy to Jerry’s family, Eileen and Audrey with the passing of cousin Jerry. We’re thinking of all of you at this time. Bill and Carole

  3. Fargo ND
    Our sincerest sympathy is with you at the time of your loss. May you find peace in knowing Jerry has won the race for which he was created.

  4. On behalf of all the St. Anthony’s ladies who serve lunch at funerals, I want to express my sincerest sympathy at the loss of your father. We shared some time at Sacred Heart Academy years ago. In his name a memorial has been sent to Shanley. God bless you and the family.

  5. Moorhead MN
    56560Iwas sorry to read of your brothers death Audrey and remember your speaking of him with a great deal of love and affection. My sympathy to you and Jim and all your family. Gwen

  6. Saint Cloud MN
    My sympathy to the family and a farewell to Jerry. I worked with Jerry at Burroughs in Minneapolis in the late 1960’s early 1970’s. Many good times and memories.

  7. Wilmington North CarolinaJerry was my cousin and I had the good fortune to know him and spend time with him both as a young man and later in life. As a young man, he was a good ball player, playing catcher for his team in Fargo. I also fished with him in Minnesota
    and Alaska and hunted with him in North Dakota
    . A great guy and sportsman and he was always fun to be with. He loved the competition of a good card game and excelled at bridge. I have a copy of his primer on bridge that I will cherish.
    He will be missed a great deal by the entire Keller Family and I know he will be sorely missed by his sisters and his children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  8. Sartell MnJerry was a really good guy. I played bridge with him, and he shared his knowledge and love of the game with me. He was a smart, interesting and kind man, and I will miss him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.


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