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Gerald (Jerry) R. Wyatt, 71

| December 1, 2018 12:00 AM

Gerald (Jerry) R. Wyatt, 71

The next time you find yourself on a quiet forest path, or freezing your fingers and toes while hunting, take a moment to remember Jerry Wyatt.

On Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, Gerald (Jerry) R. Wyatt passed away at age 71. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Aug. 25, 1947, to Ralph and Blanche Wyatt, he was a beloved father, brother, grandparent, uncle and neighbor.

After graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1965, Jerry then attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and worked in the grocery industry. He moved to Mansfield, Ohio, in 1969 where he worked in retail management.

Jerry and his wife Brenda moved to Cocolalla, Idaho, from Mansfield in 1978 when he again began working in the grocery industry. He eventually bought and managed several Diane’s distribution routes, which his son Jason now runs.

Jerry could often be found in a grocery store, delivering goods and chatting with folks on his routes throughout North Idaho.

Living in the woods near Cocolalla, Idaho, Jerry loved the outdoors — hunting and fishing as if it were in his DNA, as his father and generations of the Wyatt family had before him. Jerry always had a good story to tell and always had meat in his freezer.

Jerry is survived by his brothers, Jim (Jill) and Larry (Dru); daughter Pam Wyatt Westfall (Gene), son Jason (Erin), step-daughters Angie Henry and Krista Gervasi, several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Robert.

There will be a celebration of Jerry’s life at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 1, 2018, at Coffelt’s Funeral Home, 109 N. Division Ave., Sandpoint. Viewing is from 9-11 a.m. If you’re out hunting that morning and can’t attend, don’t worry. Jerry would understand. In a way, he’ll probably be with you.

Family and friends are invited to sign Jerry’s online guestbook at www.coffeltfuneral.com

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.