Harold E. Jerde Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 3, 2026, at the age of 94, Harold E. Jerde of South Elgin, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harold E. Jerde to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifford Jerde and Carrie Jerde (Halverson); his wife Carol; and his sisters, Carol Rumpf and Marvelle Beard.

He is survived by: his children, Dan Jerde (Donna) of Gladstone, Debbie Smith (John) of Charleston and Darin Jerde (Janet) of Centennial, Colorado; his grandchildren, Danielle Cherian (Pavil) of Chicago, Allison Ohlander (Andrew Yonke) of Wheaton, Natalie Drake (Adam) of Charleston, Eric Jerde (Ashley) of St. Louis, Krista Hughes (Tyler) of Kansas City, Hanna Jerde and Elsa Jerde of Centennial, Colorado; his great grandchildren, Marek Cherian, Lukas Cherian, Mila Cherian, Cora Ohlander, Erin Ohlander, Gabe Ohlander, Noa Eager, Wesley Drake, Barrett Hughes, Tripp Hughes and Eva Jerde; his siblings, Marilyn Mathison, Carmen Osland, Paul Jerde and Dean Jerde; and his close friend Vivian Fezzuoglio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity to be determined by the family at a later date.