Gerald “Jerry” H. Peckskamp, 83
Sartell
Aug. 31, 1938- May 27, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” H. Peckskamp, 83, died May 27 at the St. Cloud Hospital. His funeral service was held June 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was at the parish cemetery.
Peckskamp was born Aug. 31, 1938 to Henry and Clara (Terway) Peckskamp in Grey Eagle. He married Lorayne Deters on Aug. 16, 1958 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Peckskamp lived most of his life in the St. Cloud area and worked at DeZurik’s for 43 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 of St. Cloud and was a former member of the St. Cloud Loyal Order of Moose 1400. Peckskamp enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping with his family and bowling. He was a hardworking man who was always helping others and had a great sense of humor. Peckskamp was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include the following: his wife, Lorayne of Sartell; children, Debra (Dean) Headley of Sauk Rapids, Daniel (Darcy) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Pamela (Randy) Steininger of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Darlene (Vern) Maselow of St Cloud, and Judy Groth of Clarissa; son-in-law, Troy Keske of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Blake (Mel) Headley, Drew (Hannah) Headley, Dane (Blair) Headley, Kayla Steininger, and Cory Steininger (Dani Jo Rae); great-grandchildren, Kensi, Liam, Levi, Layne and Kynleigh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jacalyn Keske; brother, David Peckskamp; brother-in-law, Dale Groth; and sister-in-law, Alice Peckskamp.
Special thank you to the all of the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for their care and support.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online: williamsdingmann.com.
