Jerome Edwin Kassahn passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Adventist Medical Center, Portland, Oregon. Jerry had his loving wife Mary Ann at his side and was surrounded by family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at Church on The Mountain at Welches on Saturday October 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm. The service will be conducted by Pastor Simon. Sandy Funeral Home in Sandy, Oregon is assisting with arrangements. Burial will be another day for the family at Mountain View Cemetery , Oregon City, Oregon.
Jerry was born January 17, 1943 to Otto and Lorraine Kassahn at Wheaton, Minnesota. He grew up in Traverse County, Minnesota. He attended school at Wheaton, Minnesota. He worked as a farm laborer in early life. He joined the National Guard at 18 years of age. He later worked in maintenance at various industries after moving to Oregon in 1967.
He was married to his soul mate Mary Ann for 53 years. Together they raised 6 children in Oregon. Jerry enjoyed being one with nature, watching and feeding birds, chopping wood to heat home, camping and being in the outdoors. His special interest and love were his children and grandchildren.
Jerry began his special walk with the Lord after moving to Rhododendron, Oregon 12 years ago. He and Mary Ann joined the Church on the Mountain at Welches, Oregon attending regularly. He was active in the church on the building committee, various bible studies and he initiated a monthly old timer’s breakfast club for men.
Jerry is survived by his spouse Mary Ann. Children: Brenda Johanson ( Gust) Moorhead, Mn.; Rick Fort Worth, Tx ; Jody Shumway(John) Oregon City, and Deidra Saldivar (Fernando) Happy Valley, Or. and Ashley (Gresham,Or). Sisters: Virginia Fickes ( Herman,Mn) Patty Moist( Happy Valley, Or, Darlene Holtz ( Austin) Dent, Mn.; Marie Prochnow Wahpeton, ND ; Debra Amundson (Detroit Lakes, Mn.; Lois Stein ( Hankinson, ND ; and Paulette Thoeness ( Dave) Doran, Mn. Brothers: Ray (Barb) Kassahn Pelican Rapids, Mn: Dennis Kassahn Fergus Falls, Mn. Grandchildren: Geoff, Sarah, Brittney, And Alex. Great grandchildren: Noah, Isabella, Audrianna, Andrea, Jackson, and Mia.