Jerry Marr of Spring Valley, Minnesota, passed away November 2, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Jerry Merle Marr was born July 27, 1943, to Leslie and Maureece (McDaniel) Marr in Riceville, Iowa. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family was very important to him. He loved teasing them and was a jokester. His gentle soul impacted a lot of people. His greatest passion was farming with his wife Susan. He took great pride working side-by-side with her.
In later years, he found great joy in farming with his grandson Brady, passing down generations of knowledge and wisdom. Jerry was a constant pillar of support, always encouraging his children, and sharing that same deep pride and encouragement with all of his amazing grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughter Deb Zimmer, Connie (Ken) Brandt, Gerri Vogt of Spring Valley and Tammy (Tim) Olson of Rochester; grandchildren Logan (Steph) Zimmer, Tyler (JeN’ee) Olson, Brady (Larissa) Wolfgram, Morgan (Anthony) Klomps, Briana (Jesse) Hellickson, Kayla (Tate) Pearson, Mitchel (Jasmine) Wolfgram, Carter (Autumn) Brandt, Regan (Justin) Lonien, Paige Brandt; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jim and Emil, and a son-in-law, Mike Zimmer.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley.
A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at the Frankford Cemetery in Spring Valley.
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