Gerald "Jerry" Stevens
Gerald Stevens Obituary
March 27, 1944 ~ August 8, 2025 (age 81)
Jerry Stevens, 81, of Brainerd, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's on Friday, August 8, 2025, exactly the way he wanted, at home with his beloved wife by his side.
Born on March 27, 1944, to LeRoy and Eleanore (Janeck) Stevens, Jerry was a lifelong Brainerd resident. For 27 years, he worked as a custodian at St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Essentia Health). He also worked at Mills Fleet Farm and Mills GM in Baxter before retiring. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree for 39 years Council 1491 and 4th degree 37 years Assembly 549. He enjoyed spending many years volunteering for Habit for Humanity. Jerry loved spending time outside and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Agnes, of 54 years, his three children, Colleen Cook, Cathleen Stevens and Rob (Mel Ellstrom) Stevens; grandchildren River, Amanda (Nathan), Ryan (Kilee), Randy, Indigo, Clover and Blossom and great grandchildren Ava and Amelia; in-laws Joseph (Patty) Cronin, Helen Helseth, Leonard (Yvonne) Cronin, Howard (Karen) Cronin. He was proceeded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Eleanore, siblings, Jimmy (Geraldine) Stevens, Delores (Charlie) Korchari, Barb Hahnert, Donna (John) Shogren, Brother-in-law Kim Helseth, nephews Brian, Lennart, Mike and Steve. Granddaughter Andrea.
Visitation will be on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 5-7 pm., at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. A prayer service and Rosary will be held 6:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour before Mass at the church. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Lunch will be served following the burial at St. Francis Catholic Church Hall.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made to the RECTORY FUND at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN.