His childhood was full of both joy and heartbreak. He lost his father at a young age and his mother passed away when he was a teenager. His Aunt and Uncle helped raise him and his younger brother after his mother passed away. He lived in Fredonia, Kansas until Fourth Grade and then moved back to Humboldt after the death of his father to be closer to his mother’s family. He was the third out of four boys in the family. He enjoyed school, playing outdoors, and playing sports. He played baseball as a boy and later softball as an adult. He was a lifelong Saint Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed time on neighboring farms in the summer. He was a great friend and brother. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1959. He attended the University of Nebraska for a short time and then joined the Air Force.
While on leave in the Air Force he met Judy (Hoke) Bryant. They started dating and married September 2, 1962. They had two sons and a daughter. Jerry learned accounting and finance through the Air Force. After his service, he worked for 42 years for the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Jerry and Judy were members of Christ United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE. Jerry loved spending time with his wife and family, attending so many activities of his children and grandchildren. He was a Scout Leader for many years and enjoyed many camping trips, including going to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Jerry enjoyed fishing and small game hunting with friends and his sons. He also enjoyed gardening, tinkering around the house and even feeding wild turkeys on their acreage. After retirement he and Judy spent many years enjoying winters in Texas with friends.
Gerald is survived by his children; sons Daniel (Kim) Bryant, David (Candice) Bryant, daughter Deana (Gary) Kumpf; 10 grandchildren; Danielle (Jacob) Oshlo, Zachary Bryant, Beau Bryant, Alix (Colten) Mach, Elizabeth (Shaylee) Flax, Chase Bryant, Noah Kumpf, Josie (Elijah) Lenton, Ethan Kumpf, Rylie Bryant; 5 great-grandchildren; Malcolm Oshlo, Nora Bryant, Rhyker Mach, Everett Oshlo, Cason Mach; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his wife Judy, parents, Harry Allen and Mary Ruth (Overstreet) Bryant, and four brothers, Harry, Eugene, Robert and infant Kenneth.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr).
Visitation is one hour prior to service.