Jerry L. Gehret

Jerry Lee Gehret, 69 passed away October 25, 2025, in his hometown of Reading, PA.

Jerry, the son of Elwood and Etna Gehret, was born alongside his twin sister Terry on November 30, 1955, and raised by his aunt and uncle Cliff and Betty Hain of Mt. Penn.

Jerry is a 1973 graduate of Exeter High School and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served 20 years before retiring in 1994.

A "Jack of all trades" Jerry was a gifted athlete, carpenter, mechanic, fisherman, singer and musician who loved country music, playing the guitar and piano. He was most comfortable in his favorite recliner cheering on the Phillies and Eagles alongside his dog Sawyer.

His military career took him and his family around the world from Montana, Florida, and Korea to Texas, Italy and Mississippi. In 1996, Jerry was elected to the city commission for the city of Callaway, Florida where he served until 2000. He was also member of the Daisy Masonic Lodge 421 in Vancleave, MS.

Of all of his accomplishments, Jerry is most proud of his two children, Dr. Kristie Skoglund, a CEO in Southwest, FL and his son Tim, an attorney in Atlanta, GA.

Predeceased by his parents, his big brother Ronald, and his grandson, Huntley, Jerry is survived by his partner of 20 years, Diane R. (Leinbach) Cusimano, of Douglassville, PA; her children Andie, TJ and Jayme and her grandchildren, Lincoln, Elka, Westley, Lorenza and Camilla; his former wife of 30 years Deborah; his sons-in-law Wally Skoglund of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Patrick Clark of Atlanta and his two grandchildren Jackson and Rylie.

Jerry will be remembered for his boundless talents, love of music, and deep devotion to family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Walbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Jerry and his family. Messages of comfort and sympathy can be offered at www.WalbertFuneralHome.com.