Gerald Scheetz

Gerald (Jerry) Scheetz 66, passed away September 13, 2018 peacefully at his home.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio December 23, 1951; a son of William (Bill) and M. Irene Scheetz.

Jerry was a graduate of Boardman High School, moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1977 then on to Whitefish in 1978 where he fell in love with the area and decided to make Whitefish his home. Jerry retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after working there for over 15 years.

Jerry’s Love for Montana’s beauty and culture ran deep.  He loved the outdoors, was an avid telemark skier and developed his own unique technique. He enjoyed, boating & golfing with his father, brothers and friends. Jerry was known to make friends wherever he went and he loved sharing his love of the area and the great outdoors with any one who visited Whitefish.  A recipient of Meals on Wheels, Jerry appreciated all that they did for him and developed a fond friendship with the Meals on Wheels team.

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers; Ed, Michael and Bill all of Youngstown.

Jerry will be sadly missed by his sisters; Patty (Don) DiVito, Peggy (Rusty) Hutch, and Monica McKee of Youngstown; Joni (Scott) Johnson of Bend Oregon and Maureen Scheetz of Anacortes Washington, 14 nieces, nephews and his many friends.

No Services or calling hours at this time.  A celebration h Life will be held at a later date. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.