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Jerry Christ

Jerry Christ

Christ, Gerald F.

        Gerald Frederick Christ, 75, of Liberty, passed away February 3, 2018, at Liberty Health and Wellness in Liberty, MO.
        Jerry was born August 28, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the son of Gottlieb and Dorothy (Lutzow) Christ. He grew up in Lake Villa, graduated from Grayslake High School then graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1970.  In 1964 he married the love of his life, Pat. They lived in the Chicago area until 1996 when they moved to Kansas City to be closer to their daughter.  He spent his life in a love/hate relationship with Chicago sports teams and their owners.  
        Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 45 years, Patricia (Stalker) Christ. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Jay O'Kelly, and grandchildren,  Joey and Allison.