Jerry. Gerald’s Story

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Journal entry by Steve Kellar

Visitation for Jerry will be held on Tuesday evening, November 6, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church located at 13300 Kenneth Road, Leawood.  Jerry’s Service will be conducted on Wednesday morning, November 7, at 10:30 AM at the Church.  The Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 PM at the National Cemetery located at 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth.

Following the Graveside Service, you are invited to come to the Puppe home, 12540 W. 123rd Street, Overland Park, beginning 4:30 PM to share memories and to celebrate Jerry’s life.  Food and beverages will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests three non-profit charitable organizations in Jerry’s name.  The first two are to assist undergraduate students attend leadership meetings and have strict requirements to receive this assistance.  The third one provided equipment and services for Jerry during his cancer journey.

The Gerald Puppe AFA Endowment Fund at North Dakota State University, Alumni Association.  You can read Jerry’s bio at https://ndsufoundation.giftlegacy.com/?pageID=3&storyNum=8.

Alpha Gamma Rho Education Fund, Puppe Leadership Fund.

Cancer Action, 10520 Barkley, Ste. 100, Overland Park, KS 66212.

A short obituary should appear in the Sunday edition of the Kansas City Star.  A longer obituary will be available by Friday on the site of the Cremation Society of Kansas, www.kccreamation.com.

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