Gerald “Jerry” Paul Nett

Gerald “Jerry” Paul Nett, 83, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bernice Downs Nett.

A 1961 graduate of Marquette University, Jerry enjoyed a 32 year career with General Electric.

Left to cherish his memory are his five children, Michael Nett (Mary), Stephen Nett (Raili), Caroline Efird (Mark), Stephanie Bacon (Chad), and Jonathan Nett; twelve grandchildren, Hannah Nett, Caris Nett, Daniel Nett, Matthew Efird, Ryan Efird, Wyatt Efird, Brody Efird, Kennedy Nett, Finley Nett, Henry Bacon, Graham Bacon, and Foster Bacon; former wife of 22 years, Beverly Mattingly Nett; two sisters, Mary Cahill, and Kathy Nett; and his caregiver and good friend, Amy Steele.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Nett, and grandson, Drew Efird.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Graceland East Memorial Park.

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