Gerald A. “Jerry” Haley, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Jerry was born on December 28, 1939, in Peoria, a son of John F. and Lucille (Wickert Roth) Haley. Jerry first was married to Marilyn Rellihan, she passed away in 1975. He later married Susan Hibser on December 27, 1980, in Peoria, IL. She survives.
Survivors also include three sons, Doug Haley of Peoria, Dan (Nikki) Haley of Mapleton and Dirk (Nicki) Haley of Dunlap and two stepchildren, Michael (Ben Bladel) Kennelly and Carrie (James) Pearce, both of Peoria, eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, two sisters, Carole Schoenfeld of Bowling Green, KY and Kathy Hendrickson of CA, two brothers, Robert Roth of Peoria Heights and Michael (BJ Lyons) Roth of Havana, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Haley and one sister, Jean Anne Maddox.
Jerry proudly served in the US Navy. He went on to work at Caterpillar, Inc, for over 40 years as a Planning Processor. He was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and an avid bike rider. Jerry was an active member of the Sherrif’s Posse, Trail Advocates of Peoria, Woodruff Rodeo Team and the Illinois Valley Wheelmen.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Alzheimer’s Association, https://act.alz.org/site/Donation.
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