Gerard “Jerry” Huck

Gerard “Jerry” Huck, 89 years old, of Bloomsdale, MO, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born January 7, 1934 in Zell, MO and was married to Nancy (Bivins) Huck on August 18, 1966.

He is survived by One Son, Deron (Rachel) Huck of Olathe, KS; Two Step Sons, Dale (Kim) Diesel of Dupo, IL, and Donald (Geri) Diesel of Bloomsdale, MO; Brother, Robert (Rita) Huck of Indianapolis, IN; Sister, Sylviann Huck of High Ridge, MO; Grandchildren, Jamie, Abby & Kelly Diesel; Emily (Blake) Sullivan, Erich and Natalie Diesel; Hunter and Henry Huck; Great Grandchildren, Jaylyn Brister; Kennedy and Dottie Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by Wife, Nancy L. Huck; Father, Edwin Huck; Mother, Dora (Grass) Huck; Brother, Charles Huck.

Visitation will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 9:30 am till 11:00 am.

Service will be at St. Joseph Church in Zell, MO on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00 am.

The Clergy will be Rev. Henry Purcell.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, MO at a later date with full military honors.

Memorials can be made to Missouri Veterans Home, Cape Girardeau, MO

He was a member of VFW Post 2210, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, USS Los Angeles Association, Navy Cruisers Association.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.  He loved to listen to country music and sing along.  Jerry was a very proud Korean War Veteran who loved to reminisce about his time in the United States Navy.  Most of all Jerry was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.