Gerald “Jerry” Key
Gerald “Jerry” Key, 87, of Caledonia, died on April 9.
Gerald was born June 5, 1929, in Patch Grove, the son of Russell and Rose (Hampton) Key. He was united in marriage to Roberta Cecile Piercy on Dec. 12, 1953. Jerry was formerly employed as a radio announcer and program director at WPRE in Prairie du Chien, for 17 years. He retired from Warner Lambert, where he was employed as a machine operator.
He is survived by his children, Russell (Laurie) Key, of Couderay, David (Anna) Key, of Rockford, Todd (Rose) Key, of LaGrange, Thomas (Mary) Key, of Caledonia, Susan Key, of Rockford, and Robert (Trang) Key, of California; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Darnell; siblings, Loren, Robert, Nick and Jack Key; wife, Roberta and grandson, Yamiko “Miko” Jerra Key.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held.