[MAMS] Jerry WA9O SK

[Zack Widup]

Very sad news. Jerry was an active microwaver in the Milwaukee area. I was
wondering where he was during the September weekend of the 10 GHz contest,
as he's usually out somewhere in that. R.I.P. Jerry.

73, Zack W9SZ


Hi All;;
>
> With great sadness, I must report that Jerry WA90 passed away yesterday
> morning, after a running battle with Lung cancer, which had moved into the
> lymph nodes as well.  He seemed to be holding up pretty good this summer,
> but took a turn for the worst at the time of the 2nd weekend of the 10 gig
> contest.  He was going to come out with Bruce and others, but never made
> it.  I learned the sad news yesterday while up north visiting family, after
> getting a call from Jenny, who lives in his apartment.  She has been like a
> daughter to Jerry, and will be inheriting the House.  Since I was
> travelling, I had to wait till now to get the word out. Jenny told me that
> Jerry had gone into the VA hospital for a treatment a few weeks ago, and
> things did not go so well, as they kept him there, eventually moving him
> into hospice.  I had been getting regular phone calls from him, but did not
> hear from him during this latest episode, and was therefore saddened when I
> did hear from Jenny with the sad news.
>

Jerry did not want a funeral, and chose cremation and interment.  Jenny,
with help from a few of us, will be planning a party (wake) at a local pub,
with a projected date of Nov 5.  I will keep the group posted.

He has now gone to that great hamshack in the heavens.

Please share this message.

73  Ken W9GA