Gerald S. Jackson

Gerald S. Jackson, 87, of French River, died Friday, March 6th at his home.

Jerry was born March 4th, 1939 to Helge and Svea (Sundstrom) Jackson in Duluth and was a life-long resident of the French River area. He was an electrician for Minnesota Power for many years to his retirement. Throughout his life, Jerry enjoyed the outdoors – fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, spending time at the family cabin in Hovland (fishing), and many trips to Isle Royale with his family and friends (fishing all the way). An expert fisherman, he always brought home the limit! When at home, Jerry could be found tending to his garden, trimming trees, working in the garage fixing something, or talking to a friend on the phone planning a casino trip or checking on how the weather was at their place.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeanette; sisters, Janice (Keith) Olsen and Phyllis Jackson; brothers Martin Jackson, Hilding “Bernie” (Avis) Jackson, Phillip Jackson, Ron Jackson, David “Fudd” Jackson.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Curtis) Schneider; brothers, Bob (Barb) Jackson and Les (Carol) Jackson; sisters-in-law, Pat Jackson-Flatt, Delores Jackson, Laurie Jackson; brother-in-law Tom Olmstead; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a member of French River Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service on Friday, March 27th, 2026 at the church. Burial will be in Lake View Palmers Cemetery.