Jerry L. Sheetz
Lieutenant Colonel Jerry L. Sheetz, Army, Retired (May 3, 1945-May 1, 2019) is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy, their four children--Eric, Dena (Bill), Paul (Carrie), and Liz (Kevin)--five grandchildren--Virginia, Michael, Sara, Andrew, and Ella--his sister, Nancy Stone, brother Roy (Tish), nephews, Larry (Kelly) and Sam, and great-niece, Claire. Jerry was an ardent patriot, an avid reader, and an attentive teacher to anyone willing to learn. His huge laugh was infectious and he never stopped moving if he was within earshot of music. Jerry was the embodiment of what it means to be a fighter. Whether he was fighting Communism in Vietnam as a Cobra pilot, fighting for another homerun on the softball field, fighting to make the best of a hand of cards in Bridge, or fighting for his life in his last two years, his fight never ended, even in his last moments. Rest easy now, Jerry, and know that we have taken up the fight. Memorial contributions may be made Jerry's memory to <a href=https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerrysheetz>Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer</a>.Share Obituary:
Obituary
Lieutenant
Colonel Jerry L. Sheetz, Army, Retired (May 3, 1945-May 1, 2019) is
survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy, their four children--Eric, Dena
(Bill), Paul (Carrie), and Liz (Kevin)--five grandchildren--Virginia,
Michael, Sara, Andrew, and Ella--his sister, Nancy Stone, brother Roy
(Tish), nephews, Larry (Kelly) and Sam, and great-niece, Claire. Jerry
was an ardent patriot, an avid reader, and an attentive teacher to
anyone willing to learn. His huge laugh was infectious and he never
stopped moving if he was within earshot of music. Jerry was the
embodiment of what it means to be a fighter. Whether he was fighting
Communism in Vietnam as a Cobra pilot, fighting for another homerun on
the softball field, fighting to make the best of a hand of cards in
Bridge, or fighting for his life in his last two years, his fight never
ended, even in his last moments. Rest easy now, Jerry, and know that we
have taken up the fight.
Memorial contributions may be made Jerry's memory to Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer.
Events
10:00 AM
Fairfax, VA 22032
Arlington, VA 22211
Memorial Contributions
Zero - The End of Prostate Cancer
For two years Jerry battled prostate cancer with courage and honor. In his memory, the family is requesting donations to benefit ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer a non-profit organization based in Old Town Alexandria, so that no more families have to suffer the pain and loss of losing a loved one to prostate cancer. Your gift will help grow research for new treatments and a cure, as well as fund programs that ease the pain of men and families and provide financial assistance when it is most critically needed. Thank you for loving and honoring Jerry, our hero! -The Sheetz Family