Gerald Duane McGuire

November 2, 1933 - November 11, 2021

Gerald(Jerry) Duane McGuire, 88, of Mora, Mn, passed away on November 11, 2021 in Coon Rapids. Jerry was born in Minneapolis to Carl Melvin McGuire and Louise Alice Marie (Breen) McGuire on November 2, 1933. He owned many small restaurants in his younger years. He was also known in the CB industry as Copper King and held many CB Breaks in Mora, Mn to raise money for Diabetes. He had many careers in his 88 years, Over the road truck driver, bus driver which included school bus, tour bus and Rise Inc. Buses. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mora, until he moved to Coon Rapids in 2015. His favorite pastime was collecting state and park quarters to fill collector books for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jerry is preceded in death by His parents Carl & Louise McGuire Brothers, Melvin and Michael, sisters Daisy, Patsy, and Darlene. Jerry is survived by his children Terry Almendinger, Gwen Almendinger, Christopher(Jean) McGuire, Carrie(Troy) Evenson-Greeler, Clancy(Pearl)McGuire. Sister, Selena Rose McGuire-Roberts. Grandchildren Melissa Peterson, Jamie McGuire, Amy McGuire, Jessica Riedl, Jenna McGuire, Megan Evenson, Rachel Evenson, Juliette Evenson, Ben Greeler, Amberley McGuire. 8 Great-Grandchildren and Many other relatives and friends.