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Geraldine "Gerry" Jentzsch


Geraldine "Gerry" Jentzsch of Hermann, Missouri, passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 91.


Screenshot 2026 08 13 162403She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Jentzsch. She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Jim) Coghlan of Hermann; her brother, Carl (Jan) Fox; brother-in-law, Bob Rust; four grandchildren, Joe, Jamie, Jesse, and Jake; five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lexi, Corrina, Dominick, and Kyrah; two great-great-grandchildren, Elliot and Zaylee. She was preceded in death by her Father, Oliver Fox, Mother, Edna Fox (nee: Huff), brothers, Harold Fox, Howard Fox, Herman Fox, sisters, Virginia Garrett, Elizabeth Brown, Melba Rust, Gladys, and Joan Cershaw.  

Gerry and Roy were united in marriage and shared many wonderful years together before Roy’s passing in January 2026. From this union, they were blessed with one daughter.

Gerry enjoyed fishing and gardening on her family farm. She could spend countless hours in her favorite chair watching The Price Is Right, old westerns, and The Young and the Restless. Above all, Gerry cherished her family and treasured the time she spent with them. Gerry will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bethany UCC, 1533 Schluersburg Rd., Augusta, MO 63332
Funeral: Wednesday, August 19, at 11 a.m. at Bethany UCC, Augusta. 
Memorials: In honor of Gerry, memorials may be made to: Bethany UCC Church, Schluersburg, Missouri, in care of Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, Missouri 63385. 
Interment: Wednesday, August 19, Bethany UCC Cemetery, 1533 Schluersburg Rd., Schluersburg, MO 63332.