Gerald Egan

Egan Gerald "Jerry" L. Egan, age 71 died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ella Egan; brothers, Costney and Bill; and sister, Evie. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons, David (Mary), Tom (Cheryl), and Joseph; daughters, Pam (Brad) Blahna, Diane (Bob) Slayton, Denise (Rick Brannon) Egan, and Elizabeth (Rich) Salem; sisters, Myrtie Welch and JoAnn (George) Kertesz; and grandchildren, Chris, Melissa, Kate, Mark, Kevin, Anna, Jack, Megan and Michael. We were blessed to have him in our lives. He will long be remembered for his generous, passionate and humorous spirit along with his deep and abiding love for his family and friends, love of golf, and his hard work and good deeds. Jerry was born on March 10, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN. After serving in the US Air Force, Jerry joined The Egan Companies in 1955 and served in many capacities including thirteen years as President and CEO until he retired in June, 2000. He is a current MEO (Minnesota Executive Organization), was a member of the YPO (Young Presidents Club), former Board member YMCA, a WCCO Good Neighbor, past National President and former Board member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, former Board Treasurer of the Schebler Co., Past President and former Board member Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association, member of the American Arbitration Association and a lifetime member and past President of Minneapolis Golf Club, member of Collier's Reserve Country Club, member Hideout Golf Club and 2002 Club Champion of Whitefish Golf Club. No words can express our sorrow and how deeply he will be missed by his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, February 7 at Ascension Catholic Church (1723 Bryant Av N). A gathering of friends and family will be held at 9:30 AM prior to the service. A reception will follow the service. A private interment for family and close friends will be held at Jessenland, MN on Friday. Memorials are preferred to Friends of Ascension Capital Campaign or Hospice of Naples. Washburn-McReavy 612-529-9691

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Gerald Egan

February 6, 2003

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Gerald Egan

February 6, 2003

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