Jerry L. Squier Sr.

Jerry Lee Squier, Sr., 67, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 9:17 PM Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on January 11, 1947 in Kampsville, Illinois, the son of Arthur and June Vetter Squier. On September 24, 1973 he married Rosemary E. Cox in Carthage, IL. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2013.

Early in life Jerry served in the U.S. Army from January 20,1964 - November 22, 1966. He then owned and operated Squiers Auto Salvage in Fountain Green, IL. Jerry enjoyed working and watching Westerns, especially John Wayne classics. Mr. Squier loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by 3 children, Art (Jana) Squier of Fountain Green, IL, Jerry (Julie) Squier, Jr. Of Good Hope, IL, and Melissa Squier of LaHarpe, 2 step-children Mike McMillan of Morton, IL and Debbie (Kirk) Whittenburg of Peoria, IL, 10 grandchildren, Kayla, Braxton, Mason, Tristan, Cory, Shanda, Alyssa, Julissa, Carter, Jaylee, one great-granddaughter, Evalin, 2 sisters, Robyn Tatum of Carthage, IL, Marlin Gunn of Carthage, 2 brothers, Terry Butch Squier of Roanoke, IL and John Squier of Carthage.

He was preceded in death by his wife, one grandson, Tyler Kiley and 5 brothers.

A Celebration Of Life will be held Monday December 15, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Annex in LaHarpe. A memorial fund has been established for the family. Banks & Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family.