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Gerald E. "Jerry" Kasper, 81, residing in Sandusky, passed away early Thursday morning, March 16, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.
Jerry was born on May 5, 1941 in Flint, MI to the late Edward and Catherine (Bennet) Kasper.
Jerry was a Veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He began his career with Buick Motor Division in Flint, MI, and in 1976 bought his first Buick GMC dealership in Sandusky. Over the years he grew his business and ultimately owned and operated six area dealerships. Jerry was a member of Plum Brook Country Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, Sandusky Elks #285, was a past President of the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, past Vice President of the National Automobile Dealers Association, past President of the Erie County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors for the Sandusky State Theatre, Sandusky Rotary Club, a Chairman of the Board for Providence Hospital, and was named the Sandusky Register "Man of the Year." He was also an avid supporter of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Back to the Wild and all of the area hospitals. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, snow skiing, hunting, being an instrument rated pilot, and loved his dogs, Cooper, Casey and Sam. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends, especially Fourth of July and Thanksgiving holidays.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Cynthia M. (Deyoe) Kasper, whom he married on January 13, 1995; daughter, Kelly Kasper of Sandusky; two sons, Brad (Shelli) Kasper of Huron and Bryan Kasper of Sandusky; eight grandchildren, Cassie, Brandon, Joey, Mike, Nathan, Kyle, Carson and Parker; brother, Davidya (Phoebe) Kasperzyck of Seattle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Friends may call on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky with Rev. Philip S. Feltman presiding.
Those wishing to contribute to Jerry's memory may do so to Back To The Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, OH 44824.
I Made It Home: I just wanted to let you know I made it home. Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh, so new. I wish that you could close your eyes so you could see it too. Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand. God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands. Here there is no sadness, and no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying, and I'll never hurt again. Here it is so peaceful, when all the angels sing. I really have to go now...I've just got to try my wings. PS...I'll be the first face you see when you get here!
