Gerald Eugene Feil Sr.
1944-2023
Gerald E. Feil Sr. “Jerry”, 78, passed away on August 13, 2023 in Nampa, Idaho. He was born in 1944 in Wheatland, WY. He married Charlene McKee on April 22, 1970 at McClelland AFB, CA. Jerry joined the USAF in 1964 and retired in 1986 as a Master Sergeant after a 21+ year career. He continued to serve his community and veterans by volunteering at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery and through his membership with the American Legion Posts in Meridian and Middleton. After retiring from the USAF, Jerry owned and operated a lawn care business for 10 years then work for the Idaho Statesman newspaper for 14 years. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ruth, wife Charlene, and granddaughter Ashlynn. Jerry is survived by his daughter Lynn, son Gerald Jr, grandson Jerry, great grandson Henry, sister Linda, brother Ken, 2 nephews, 2 nieces, and other family. A grave side service will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, September 15 at 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life starting at 12:00 pm at Reid W. Merrill Sr. Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Legion Middleton Post 39. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to family and friends, doctors, Bowman Funeral Directors, and Wellspring Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia staff.