Jerol (Jerry) L. Cline

Jerol (Jerry) L. Cline, 86, of New Athens IL, born September 25, 1938 in E. St. Louis, IL died October 1, 2024 at his home.

Jerry became a carpenter when he was 17. He joined the E. St. Louis Carpenters Local 169 in 1956 and remained a loyal union member until his death.

Jerry lived a full and adventurous life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a private pilots license and diving certification. Jerry spent many weekends at Carlyle lake on his sailboat. Jerry and his beloved wife, Linda, traveled across the United States on his motorcycle in their younger years and then later in life with their travel trailer. They met numerous people along the way and formed lifelong friendships with many of them.

Jerry was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Jesse and Hilda, nee Steffens, Cline
• Loving wife Linda, nee Plake, Cline

Surviving Jerry are his:

• Brother, Gene (Jean) Cline of Collinsville IL
• Daughters:
  • Pamela (Jack) Russell of Isabella MO
  • Katherine (Bob Cusack) Cline of Daphne AL
• Nephew, Gary (Amy) Cline
• Grandchildren:
  • Jackson (Toni) Cusack
  • Branson (Brigid Toney) Cusack
  • Delaney Cusack
• Great granddaughter, Charlotte Cusack
• Step-children:
  • Laura (Troy Gray) Harris
  • Leslie (Russell) Gregory
  • Jim (Jackie) Harris
  • Kelly (Tom) Stafford
• many step grandchildren and great grandchildren

Jerry touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Funeral: Private family services.