Gerald (Jerry) W. Brennan, age 84, of Rochester died on March 21, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born in Rochester on August 3, 1934 to Francis and Rose (Judge) Brennan. He grew up on the family farm near Simpson and attended country school prior to attending Lourdes High School where he graduated in 1953. He served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Newfoundland. After returning home, he worked in construction for several years before working for IBM where he retired in 1990. On August 27,1960 he married the love of his life, Anita Louise Samudio at St. Theodore Church in Albert Lea, MN. The couple made their home in Rochester, where they raised their family.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years Anita; son, Tim (Lori); four daughters, Monica Rasmussen, Mary (Terry) Sobotta, Michelle (Bill) Alward, and Molly (Guy) Woodle; six grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) Hoye, Mitch Sobotta, Alyssa Alward, Cole Alward, Brad Woodle, and Brennan Woodle; and five step grandchildren, Marie Christensen, Charlie Lonergan, Alyssa Lonergan, Kelsey Rasmussen and Kyle Rasmussen. He is also survived by his twin sister, Jean (Bill) Walker; sisters-in-law, Ardy Brennan, Lois Brennan, and Kathy Mach; and many special nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Brian Rasmussen; brothers, Francis (Bud) and John; sisters, Florence Koelsch and Margaret (Peg) Mach; nephews, Gregory Koelsch, and John Koelsch; and niece, Rebecca Considine.

Jerry was a long time member of the Church of St. Pius X,  American Legion and IBM Quarter Century Club. He was a Rochester Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) coach.  He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, billiards, travel, watching sports and most of all spending time with his family.

A special thanks to Mayo Hospice and especially his exceptional nurse, Maureen for their compassionate care.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.  A private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial are preferred to the Church of St. Pius X or Mayo Hospice.