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Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Brent, Sept. 24th 1943 - Dec 9th 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Brent passed away December 9th 2024, at The University of Chicago Medicine. He passed surrounded by his wife Gretchen, daughters Elizabeth and Melissa, and grandsons Xavier and Hans(III) at his bedside.

Jerry is preceded in death by his loving parents Marion and Leroy Brent. He is survived by his wife of 57yrs: Gretchen Brent, Daughter : Karen Diercks, Daughter: Elizabeth Schaetzke …

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Born

September 24th, 1943
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Got married to Gretchen Brent

April 6th, 1968
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Passed away

December 9th, 2024
Waukegan, IL

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