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Jere F. Goretzke, Sr., 76, of New Danville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Judith A. Judy Downes Goretzke, with whom he celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2020. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Jay R., Sr. and Florence Miller Goretzke.
Jere was a truck driver for United Parcel Service for more than 30 years before his retirement in 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the Old Guard during the Vietnam Conflict, and was a member of the Fife and Drum Corps at Arlington National Cemetery. Jere was a member of New Danville Fire Company; played shortstop for and also coached the New Danville Modified Softball Team; coached Little League and was an avid hunter.
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March 22, 1936 Feb. 10, 2021
After a very long journey, Jerry has gone home to our Lord. Born March 22, 1936, in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Jerry grew up and attended schools in Casper, Wyoming, joined the USAF in 1954, where he flew missions as a flight engineer to Korea and Vietnam earning the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1969. Retiring from the 84th ATS at Travis AFB in 1974.
Jerry began employment at the Benicia Exxon Refinery, retiring after 20 years.
Jerry enjoyed motorcycling, the 49ers, walking, hiking, tennis, golf, snow and water skiing, traveling and reading.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; children, Mark, Kim (Jose), and Matt (Victoria); grandchildren, Tosh, Anthony, Olivia, Madison and Riley.
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