Jerry Lee LaFavre, 81, of Lakeville Minnesota, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9th, 2023. Jerry passed away at Ebenezer Care Center in Burnsville, where he was under the wonderful care of staff members for the past seven months.
Jerry was born July 16th, 1941, and grew up on his family’s farm east of Klemme, Iowa. Jerry was the son of Clell (Pat) Ernest LaFavre and Iris Mildred (Sherwood) LaFavre. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1959 and attended North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City, Iowa. Jerry loved meeting people and often asked “What is your story?” He had a gregarious personality and had a passion for encouraging others. Most of Jerry’s career was spent as a salesperson. Jerry had fond memories of working with his son Scott’s racing team, LaFavre Racing. Jerry loved his family and attending his families’ sporting events and parties.
Jerry was married to Joyce Hummel LaFavre, Burnsville, MN. from 1962-1988. They remained best friends until his passing. Together they were blessed with three sons, two daughters, twenty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Those left to cherish the memories of Jerry’s life include:Son-Scott LaFavre (Shari), Lakeville, MN and their four children: Dustin (Sarah) Christal (Eric) Brittney (John) and Bethany.Son-Jeff LaFavre (Max), Burnsville, MN. and children: Landon and LaurenSon-Adam LaFavre (Kathy) Bradenton, FL. and six children: Alexis (Josh), Alana (Richard Austin, Taylor (Dillion), Gabriella, and BrockDaughter-Cherrie Peterson (Dr. Tim) Lakeville, MN and four children: Trey (Steph), Rachelle, Chantel, and TromDaughter-Rachelle Kallevig (Larry) Prior Lake, MN. and four children: Paris, Ciara, Chanel, and Monet Jerry’s sister Margaret (Gus) Sasse and nephew Robert (Kendra) and daughter Syndey Jerry’s Aunt Lavonne Emmons who lives in Rushford, Minnesota
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Services will be held on Good Friday, April 7th at Christian Family Church, 7375 Bush Lake Rd., Edina, MN 55439. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Please send flowers directly to Christian Family Church
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