Gerald R. “Jerry” Edwards, 70, of Cuba died July 28, 2021, at his home.Gerald R. “Jerry” Edwards, 70, of Cuba died July 28, 2021, at his home.
He was born Nov. 16, 1950, in Peoria, a son of Robert and Nola Pease Edwards. He married Christy Swango on Oct. 18, 2014. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2019.
Surviving are one son, Dave (and Amy) Edwards of Chatham; one daughter, Julie (and Cajun) Kleeman; one stepdaughter, Michelle (and John) Berryman of Morton; one brother, John (and Nita) Edwards of North Carolina; and one grandson.
He was a school teacher with the Astoria School District before retiring at the end of the 2020-21 school year. He loved teaching and worked in the field of education for over 40 years. He attended Smithfield Church of the Nazarene.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Baughman Cemetery in rural Smithfield with Pastor Dennis Mumaw officiating. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria School District for a Spanish student scholarship fund.
Condolences may be sent to henrylange.com.
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