Gerald LeRoy Shern, 82, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully April 8 ^th 2022, surrounded by his family in Isanti, MN.

Jerry, as he was best known by, was born July 30, 1939, in Newfolden, MN to Harry and Randyne (Bunkin) Shern. He graduated from Newfolden High School in 1957 and achieved his associates degree from Aakers Business College in Fargo, North Dakota.

On January 30 ^th , 1957, in Crookston, MN, he was united in marriage to his wife and best friend, Diana Abney. Together they raised a family of three children. Over the years he worked as an accountant, sales rep., manager for Lockwood Graders, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In 1982, he started his own business, Pro-Ag Equipment. Gerald's family was his life. Him and his wife built many memories over the 58 years of marriage until her passing in 2015.

Gerald is survived by his three children Del (Tammy) Shern, of East Grand Forks, MN, Cyndi Shern-Dooley (Steve) of Isanti, MN and David (Diane) Shern of Bethel, MN; six grandchildren, Michael Shern,,Tom Shern, Mathew Gust, Madison Dooley, Wyatt Dooley, and Colt Shern; three great-grandchildren, Max Shern, Allison Shern, Josh Shern, and their mother, Jen Shern; two brothers, Gene (Mel) Shern of Petaluma, CA., Ron (Lois) Shern of Andover, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Diana "Penny" Shern.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, May 6 ^th at 3:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1515 5 ^th Ave N.W East Grand Forks, MN 56721

VISITATION: Friday, May 6 ^th at 2:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1515 5 ^th Ave N.W East Grand Forks, MN 56721