Gerald J. Justin

Gerald J. Justin, "Jerry", age 71, of St. Charles died on December 12, 2007 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry touched many lives through his generous spirit and commitment to giving his best in all he did. Survived by his wife and best friend, Audrey (nee Zenk); children, Julie (Cliff Stockdill), Jane (Steve VanTassel), John (Gail Justin), and Jason (Renae Justin); grandchildren, Ian and Anna Stockdill, Alexander Westlind, Jeremy and Sam VanTassel, Josh, Jenna, Grace, Lillian, and Victoria Justin; sisters, Rheta (Glenn Rogneby) and Simone (Dick Heitman); brother, Don (Janet Justin); stepbrothers and stepsisters; and many nieces, nephews, friends and former students. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Olivia Justin. Jerry graduated from Winona State University in 1959 and held a masters degree from Minnesota State University in Elementary Education. He taught in Michigan then at Prior Lake for 35 years before retiring in 1995. Jerry will be remembered for his love and devotion to family and friends, hospitality, passion for making things grow, and dedication to his faith. Those who knew him best knew Jerry had the softest heart with a special place for his grandchildren and anyone in need. A Funeral Mass will be 11AM Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in (1900 E. 6th Street, St. Charles, MN, 1 mile east of St. Charles on Highway 14) with The Reverend James Callahan officiating. Friends may call at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Sunday from 1:30 - 5:30 PM, and 10-11AM Monday. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Charles Borromeo Building Fund. Please sign Jerry's on-line guestbook or view his Tribute Video at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/?id=13284