Jerry John Fitzpatrick, 63 of Rochester, died peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on June 8, 2021, following a battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on April 30, 1958, in Rochester. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1976. He attended Alexandria, MN Technical College, obtaining a degree in Fluid Power. He began work for IBM in Rochester, where he worked for over 40 years. On June 1, 1991, he married Kelly Ross in Rochester. Together they raised 6 children. Jerry loved the outdoors, his favorite restaurants HuHot and Outback Steakhouse, NASCAR, Jurassic Park, supporting Donald Trump, and his many wonderful vacations.

He is survived by his wife Kelly of Rochester, his children Jennifer Zerkle, Joshua Ross, Jessica Ralph, Megan Amundson, Katie Fitzpatrick, Alaina Fitzpatrick, 13 grandchildren, his father Paul Fitzpatrick, his brothers Mike, Jeff, Bob, and his sisters Val Felske, Terri Murphy, Jodi Hodge and Sheila Haskin.

He is preceded in death by his mother, his brothers Jim and Craig, and his sisters Gail White-Lyons and Terry Snyder.

The Memorial Service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 3:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Larry Orth. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, June 11, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

Memorials are preferred to St. Judes Children's Hospital.