Gerald Edward Stettler, 87, of Rochester, passed away at his home April 30, 2020 after a short illness with cancer.

Jerry was born November 25, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Edward and Hazel (Mahon) Stettler. He grew up in Rochester, and attended and graduated from Lourdes High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Jerry was a longtime employee of the Quality Printing Company.

Gerald and Yvonne M. Rossi were united in marriage on March 2, 1957 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church, the Eagles Club, and the American Legion.

In retirement Jerry enjoyed going to the grandkid's activities, hunting, fishing, reading, and family vacations in Northern MN. The family holidays were special; he loved all the great food and times with family.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Steven (Ronda) Stettler, Scott (Lauri) Stettler, Lisa (Rich) Evjen, Todd (Sue) Stettler; brothers, David (Mary) Stettler, Michael (Donna Johns) Stettler; sisters, Elaine Stettler, Alice (Marv) Bronner; grandchildren, Luke Stettler, Stephanie Stettler, Jacque Stettler, Justin (Jennifer) Stettler, Nicole Vender, Ryan (Angie) Evjen, Matthew (Yasmine) Evjen, Kendra (Kyle) Berg, Tyler (Heidi) Stettler, Seth Stettler; great-grandchildren, Claire, Kianah, Kaeson, Grace, Henry, Chloe, Noelle, Levi, and Olin.

Jerry's family would like to send a sincere thanks to all the special Mayo Hospice personnel and volunteers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are welcome to Mayo Hospice or Eagles Cancer Research.

A private family memorial service will be held. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.