In Memoriam: Gerald C. Spiess
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.”
We pray for the family and friends of Gerald C. Spiess, who passed to the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2022. He was surrounded by family, including his wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Bishop Deborah Hutterer. “Jerry had heart trouble, but he did not have a troubled heart.”
He is survived by his darlin’ wife, Evelyn Spiess, children Deborah Hutterer (Alan Field), Steven (Diane) Spiess, Jerry (Jackie) Spiess, Scott Spiess, sisters and brother Judie (Ken) Coulter, Anita Harrington, Michael (Ginny) Spiess, Lelia (Brian) Skarboe, and many special grandchildren and great grandchildren; and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and Conrad; and brothers, Richard and James.
Memorial service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022, 3pm, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN. Visitation one hour prior and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to GA Youth Camping Scholarship Fund or Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ.
“Eternal God, your love is stronger than death, and your passion more fierce than the grave. We rejoice in the life of Jerry Spiess, whom you have drawn into your eternal embrace. Keep us in joyful communion with him until we join the saints of every people and nation gathered before your throne in your ceaseless praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”