Jerol "Jerry" Gaede, 85, loving husband of the late Eileen; beloved father of Dan (Meg) and David (Christine); proud grandfather of Michelle (Derek) Mortensen, Danielle (Steven) Munroe, Tom (Caitlyn) Gaede, Kaitlyn (fiancé Mike) Gaede, Alyssa Gaede, and Kelly (fiancé Kyle) Gaede; devoted brother of the late Lois Adams; and fond uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service to begin at 11 a.m. at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, IL 60631. Interment to follow at Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society in Jerry's memory.