Comments on: Gerald “Jerry” C. Mitchke, 71 of Helena https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:17:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Mick Mitchke https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-7724 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:17:47 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-7724 Jerry was my younger brother, but I looked up to him. He was my best friend, my adviser, my confidant, and my mentor. When we 3 boys were growing up together, Eddie, my older brother and I would get into disagreements and Jerry would act as the arbitrator, getting things settled down. Amazing for one who was 3 years younger than me and 6 years younger than Ed. This continued into adulthood. Then when I had career questions or concerns, I always sought his advice. He led me into my life’s work in airline computer systems by advising me to take the opportunity to compete for an IT position with Western Airlines.
When Jerry and Kit moved back to Helena after his retirement from IBM, they were both Angels with our mother, taking good care of her and visiting her daily. They did this both when she lived on her own and after she moved into an assisted living facility, and at considerable sacrifice to their own time and money.
Kitty, you and your children and grandchildren, are in my daily prayers. Everybody knows you all have lost a huge part of your life. You know that I too have lost a most important part of my life with Jerry’s passing. I believe with some comfort, that with my beloved wife Annette’s passing away earlier in the year, they are both in heaven praying for us. God Bless You all and keep the faith that someday we will all be together again.
With love, Mick

]]> By: Matt & Mary Kunnary https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6842 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:03:26 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6842 To the Mitchke family – We want to extend our prayers to you and your family. I first met Jerry when we were members on a committee at Carroll College. What a wonderful person, God Bless you during this time of loss.
Matt & Mary

]]> By: Steve Kasperick https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6820 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:27:53 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6820 Dear Mitchke’s – I’m saddened to read about Jerry’s sudden death. As a kid growing up in Helena….. I knew Jerry as a classmate & good friend of my older brother Joe. I also knew Jerry from when we both worked for IBM. I’m glad I got to see him last summer at the Cathedral reunion. My sympathy to you & your family.

]]> By: Tom and Sandy Tursich https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6811 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:23:11 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6811 Kit Mitchke and Family,
I was shocked to here of Jerry’s sudden death. I received an e-mail from Joe Kasperick on Friday and couldn’t believe Jerry had passed away. He seemed so fit. We played golf with you and Jerry at the last Cathedral High reunion. He was very helpful, since my wife and I were rookies at the sport. He was a great guy. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you . Sorry we could not attend the services. We are in Portland, Oregon with our children and grandchildren.

]]> By: Renee Neary https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6804 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:04:42 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6804 Jerry always took such good care of me as the infamous “last minute” student to the Appraisal Institute classes he organized and always let me in with no notice, and made sure I always the materials needed. I enjoyed getting to know him professionally and will miss him! I’m so sorry for your loss, as I know it’s a huge one.

]]> By: Mary Marlene (Pouliot) Micech https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6799 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:13:22 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6799 I’m so sorry about Jerry’s sudden death. It’s a shock to all who knew him well, and loved him. I remember Jerry mostly from high school, but I remember him as always being kind to me, willing to share some thoughts or answer questions. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed in Helena, Billings, and esp. the Cathedral parish, where he gave much of himself. You are in my prayers.

]]> By: Chris Ryan https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6797 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:17:07 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6797 Dear Mitchke’s,

I was shocked to hear of the passing of Jerry. Though I hadn’t seen him in years, I cannot recall my childhood without a memory of him or your family popping into my head. He was always gracious with his time and most importantly his patience with us ( Curt and Mark most defintley included) . Please know that you all are in the Ryan family prayers and thoughts. It has most definitely been a positive for all of us to have known Jerry and your family. God bless all of you in this trying time.
Chris Ryan

]]> By: Jack Haffey https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6793 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:39:25 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6793 Kit and Family – I am greatly saddened to learn about your loss. Jerry was and is a truly wonderful person. Susan and I knew him while at Carroll, and over the years I would see you and Jerry, Kit, when you took a weekend in the Anaconda area and alway attended 5:00 PM Mass at Holy Family. I also would see Jerry at his regular workout sessions at CroossRoads whenever I was in Helena. Alway so kind and friendly. As I also know, he was a servant leader model for so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jack and Susan Haffey.

]]> By: Bill Murphy https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6791 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:30:48 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6791 Kit and family I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good friend, team mate, and fellow appraiser. I fondly recall the three years we played football together. Without him I doubt if we would have won the state championship. All fellow old Greenies lost a great man. Every time I visited Helena and saw him he always greeted me with a warm smile. The years just seemed to melt away. He is going to missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.
Bill Murphy 60 Greenie

]]> By: Barb Eder https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6790 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:08:56 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6790 Dear Kitty, We are so sad. I’ve read all the thoughts from your many friends and
realize how loved Jerry was. I’m so sorry we are so far away and can’t be there for
you. I hope you feel our arms around you now and forever. When we heard the news
on Sunday it gave us a chance to remember all our wonderful times together. I am so
thankful that we got a chance to catch up with you during our good visit a few years ago. Please take care and feel comfort from all the support I know you will have. We hope
that you will stay in touch. Much love, Barb

]]> By: Father Stephen Brehe https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6789 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:33:08 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6789 Dear Kit and Family
I was saddened to learn about Jerry’s death. Regretably I am unable to attend his funeral now that I live in St. George UT in the winter. But prayer reduces all distances, including miles. I will hold of you in my heart. And when I am back in Helena I will stop by in person. May God supply you every need and may Jerry rest in peace.
Steve

]]> By: Roselane (Miske) Wallace https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6786 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:19:26 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6786 What a shock to read about Jerry this morning. You were the cute newlyweds when we lived on Ave. C. Keith and I were married 3 years and 3 days after you. I hope many wonderful memories will sustain you and your family during this most difficult time. Sending our love and prayers. Lani and Keith Wallace

]]> By: John & Mary Jean McGinley Marron https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6784 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:12:24 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6784 Hi Kit,
Please know that you are in our prayers.

]]> By: Marilyn & Jim McMahon https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6780 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:59:47 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6780 Dear Kit & Family,
Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time of such great loss.
Being a “day dog” for four years of football and math classes at Carroll College prompted a bonding that I’ll never forget. Jerry was truly gifted in so many ways – a leader for sure. The wonderful memories of those four years live on and are among my fondest.
Marilyn reflects on the wonderful times she spent with you both commuting to MSU in Bozeman.
Our deepest sympathy!
Love & prayers,
Marilyn & Jim

]]> By: Susan Hoving https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6779 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:55:46 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6779 So sorry to hear about Jerry. I worked with him at MWB. He was a nice, generous & caring man, always a smile. And he did love Carroll College football games. & we would talk about pro football teams as well (as I am a big Dallas fan). Prayers & thoughts are with the family.
Bless you all.

]]> By: DIck & Bev Lund https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6778 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:58:12 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6778 Jerry was one of the finest overall gentleman I’ve ever known. I’m sad that he was taken from you so young. I enjoyed working with Jerry as well as our IBM social functions together. God bless you Kitty,
Dick & Bev Lund

]]> By: Kraig Kosena https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6777 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:17:55 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6777 To the Mitchke family. Jerry was one of the kindest, most sincere men that I have ever met…I can not imagine the void in your heart! Jerry was in my office last Tuesday struggling with a bad back! We had a great visit beyond appraisal “stuff.” He will be missed! Kraig P. Kosena.

]]> By: Tony and Marcia Turner https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6776 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:24:17 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6776 Kitty and Family,
We were honored to have known Jerry. We asked each other what comes to mind when we think of Jerry. Words like keeper of the public morals, loyal, honest, 100% trustworthy, a true friend and a devoted husband and father came to us. We can hear his deep laugh and see his ironic smile at his friend’s antics. We will miss him. We are sorry we are unable to be with you but or prayers are with you all as you ou celebrate his wonderful life.
Much love,
Tony and Marcia

]]> By: John Rickman https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6775 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:17:18 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6775 Kitty, Jerry was one of my close friends before I moved from Helena to Butte during my sophomore year in high school. Later contact came from Cathedral High reunion’s where we would share old stories about growing up in Helena.
Jerry had many friends but none more important than his classmates throughout his academic career. All of us were amazed at his understanding of mathematics. He was our idol.
My sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
God bless!!!

]]> By: Mary Alice Feldman Haniszewski https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/gerald-jerry-c-mitchke-71-of-helena/#comment-6773 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:47:08 +0000 http://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=3237#comment-6773 Kitty;
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost the love of your life. Gerry was indeed a very special person, as of course you are also. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So good to see you and Gerry this Summer at the celebration

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