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Jerry Lee Bearkheimer, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born June 15, 1939 in Coshocton, Ohio the son of Forrest Saline and Claudia Madline (Harden) Bearkheimer. He departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 13 days.
On September 26, 1959, Jerry was united in marriage to Bernice Margaret Farace in St. Charles, Missouri.
Jerry was employed as a payroll clerk for IBM in Florissant, Missouri and later owned and operated Nickerson Farms in Harrisonville and the D-Li-My Restaurant in Archie, Missouri. He was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville and the Knights of Columbus. Jerry loved to have a green yard during the summer, animals, especially dogs, exercising and lifting weights.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Bearkheimer on May 19, 2003.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Bernice Bearkheimer of the home; a son, Steven Bearkheimer; a daughter, Julie L. Karg and husband DeWayne Sr., Harrisonville, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; a great-grand dog, Boss; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 6, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. at the church.
Rosary will be held at 9:40 a.m. at the church.