Jerry L. DuChesne, age 73, longtime resident of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born December 20, 1948 in Streator, Illinois son of the late Dwight and Virginia "Kitty" DuChesne.
Jerry was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1968. Jerry went on to serve his Country in the US Navy for 17 years. He and Karin were married in May of 1980. During their 41 years together they raised 3 sons. Jerry retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 2021. Jerry was a member of First Church of Christ in Fairborn, Ohio as well as a longtime member and past president of the Dayton Chapter of The Son's of God MC where he did outreach and ministry to other motorcycle clubs. Jerry will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight "Bill" and Virginia "Kitty" DuChesne.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karin (Stiltner) DuChesne; 3 sons, Shawn, Samuel, and Bill (Beth) DuChesne; 7 grandchildren, Colton, Cameron, Caden, Calin, Isla, Wyatt, and Rowan; sister, Bonnie Brenner; twin brother, Barry (Sandra) DuChesne; several nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00pm at First Church of Christ of Fairborn, (1166 Kauffman Avenue, Fairborn, Ohio 45324).
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