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Jerry was born November of 1943 in Danbury, Iowa to Neil and Florence (Bock) DeGraff. Jerry came to Turlock at a young age and graduated from Turlock Adult School. He enlisted in the California National Guard in 1963 till 1969. Jerry worked for Garton Tractor for 50 years.

Jerry belonged to St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he enjoyed leading the church youth groups and in recent years, he served as an usher at Grace Anglican Church of Turlock. He was both a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader and enjoyed backpacking with the Scouts. He was a member of Turlock American Legion Post 88, (Sons in Retirement), and in his younger years the Untouchables Car Club. Jerry also enjoyed trips to the lake, boating, fishing, golfing, gardening, and a glass of wine with a good cigar.