With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry H Cole, a loving husband & father & a true friend to many.
Born Dec 20, 1931 in Calumet City, IL & departed this life at the age of 93 on April 22, 2025 in Green Valley, AZ. Lived in Lansing, IL for 50+ years prior to Green Valley. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Helen - Children: Kevin (Karen) Cole, Karen (Al) Putahl, Kris (Gus) Wallek, Philip Cole -Grandchildren (Matthew, Bradley, Kourtney, Kayleigh, Austin, Logan) -Great Grandchildren (Fiona, Adele, Max).
He graduated from Southern Illinois University with Communications degree. His marketing/journalism/advertising/sales career spanned over the years serving in the U.S. Navy on the Uss liconderoga CVA-14, Chicago Iribune, Pro- gressive Grocers, Swift a Co, Johns Pizza Co, Cole Communications, & 30 years at Sawyer, Ferguson, Walker.
He was a member of Merchandising Executive Club, Ticonderoga Veterans Assoc, Southern Illinois Alumni, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Masons Arcadia Palace Lodge, Kiwanis, Shriners of Orak, Calumet Clowns (Chatter), St Ann's Church-Lansing, IL, Our Lady of the Val- ley-Green Valley, AZ. He volunteered his time with Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul Society, Veterans, Green Valley Sheriffs Auxiliary & Green Valley Stamp Club. He loved to write & wrote his 1st book in his 80's.
He was cremated & will be laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln National Military Cemetery near Joliet.