Jerry Fudurich

Jerry James Fudurich, 84, passed away 6:40 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.

Born March 24, 1938, in Alton, he was the son of John and Margaret (McDowell) Fudurich.

A U.S. Air Force, Vietnam veteran, he retired after nearly 22 years of service as a Senior Master Sergeant.  He then went to work as a Senior Logistics Engineer for McDonnell-Douglas / Boeing before retiring.

Jerry was recognized as a 50-year member of Wood River VFW Post 2859 and Wood River American Legion.

On July 21, 1991, in the Philippines, he married mary Grande. She survives.

Surviving also are a daughter, Christina Vasquez; step-children, Marilyn (Larry) Fudurich, Mary Jane (Dante') Domingo, Nitaya (Chuck) Fudurich; six grandchildren, Leticia Vasquez, Vivian Vasquez, Kora Slaten, Blake Slaten, Brian Fudurich, Kizza Domingo; and a great grandson, Lincoln Pratt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin sister, Jeanne Holt.

Visitation will be from 9 am until time of service at 11 am, Thursday, August 4 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.  Father Donald Wolford will officiate.

Burial will follow in Woodland Hill Cemetery with military honors presented by Alton VFW Post 1308.