William G. (Jerry) Hossele |
| Posted 2017-06-08 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Saturday, June 3, 2017 <<< William G. “Jerry” Hossele passed away May 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 87. Jerry was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on the Chippewa Indian Reservation. His parents, John Hossele and Anna Gorfield Hossele, and 13 siblings, are all deceased and he had no children. Jerry served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged. Jerry lived in Reno, Nevada for 10 years and had a U-haul business. He also lived in Las Vegas, Nevada and was a bee keeper. He lived in Lake Havasu City for 30 years. Jerry worked many years with Jud Howard for Mike Esmay Construction. He also worked several years with Mike Loche as a mechanic as well as with Bob and Doug Wager in Tortoise Racing. Jerry also worked many years for Greyhound as a bus driver. He had many interesting stories about his careers. He loved his life partner, Adele Rams, for over 14 years. Jerry considered her family his family. Jerry’s three favorite expressions throughout his life were “What you see is what you get!”, “No sniveling” and “You can’t fix stupid.” Jerry enjoyed riding his dune buggy in the Arizona desert. He also had a 1948 Willy’s military Jeep. There wasn’t a sand dune he couldn’t conquer! He would always help people that were broke down or stranded in the desert, or the side of the road he traveled. He was a true Samaritan. Jerry was the most down-to-earth person you would ever meet. He was a class act and perfect gentleman -- very old school. He was a father figure to Joanne Howard. She, Jerry and Leroy Schmidt spent lots of time together, driving all over the Arizona desert. Jerry will be dearly missed by Adele, her family and the many friends he made through the years. His ashes will be scattered in his beloved desert at a later date to be determined. Per Jerry’s wishes, there is no service. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice of Havasu or the Cancer Association of Havasu would be appreciated. |
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