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Official Obituary of

Gerald "Jerry" Vasko

May 21, 1943 ~ May 12, 2024 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Gerald "Jerry" Vasko Obituary

Gerald “Jerry” Vasko

80, of Lowell, IN, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Lynn; children, Mark (Sandy) of FL, Theresa (Kent) Thrasher of Warsaw, Jamie (Tony) Pampalone and Ryan (Sue) all of Lowell, and Dana (Charles Oakley) Vasko of FL; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mildred; siblings, Andrew, Dorothy Lipski and Ann Mae Sokolowski. 

Jerry was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell.  He was a retired Iron Worker with local #395, where he was an active member and on the examining board.  Member of Lowell Lion’s Club and an original organizer and avid volunteer with Blue Bird Softball League.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and caring for his beloved DunBrokus Ranch and his many pets.  His most loved past time was cheering on all of the kids and grandkids at their sporting events, and heckling the officials.    

Cremation will precede Visitation, July 18 from 4-7 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell. Mass will be held July 19, 10 AM at St Edward with Entombment in St. Edward Cemetery following.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Sharing Meadows, PO Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371-0400 or Shriners Children’s Hospital.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
July 18, 2024

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services
604 E. Commercial Ave.
Lowell, IN 46356

Cremation Preceding Services

Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services
604 E. Commercial Ave.
Lowell, IN 46356

Memorial Mass
Friday
July 19, 2024

10:00 AM
St. Edward Catholic Church
216 S. Nichols Street
Lowell, IN 46356

Columbarium Entombment Following
Friday
July 19, 2024

St. Edward Cemetery

Donations

Share Foundation
6617 County Rd 300 E, La Porte IN 46350
Tel: 1-219-778-2585
Web: http://sharefoundation.org

Shriners Hospitals for Children
2211 North Oak Park Ave., Chicago IL
Tel: 1-773-385-5498
Web: http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/chicago

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