Jerry F. Fouch, age 97, of Traverse City, was called home on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Jerry was a kind and gentle man; true to his faith, and a friend to all. He was a devoted husband, who took great care of his wife up until her passing. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Leelanau County, the land his family were founding fathers of. He was proud to be an early adaptor of data processing, working as a manager for Parsons Corporation and Burwood. Jerry was an avid baseball lover and had even been scouted as a pitcher in his younger years. His family will also remember his love of card playing, hunting, fishing, and his great sense of humor.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Fouch; infant son, Kimberly; grandson, Matthew Fouch; and siblings: John Fouch, Joan (Richard) Mathison, Joy (Russell) Gray, Jacqueline (Leon) Carlson, Julian Fouch, and Janet Kibby.

He is survived by his children: Lynn (Durke) Smith, Jerry (Susan) Fouch; grandchildren: Kasie Carlson, Allison (Brody) Duncan, David (Ashley) Fouch; step grandchildren: Kevin Smith Sr. (Karen), Paul (Irene) Smith, Steve Smith; great grandchildren: Jacob, Maddie, Zachary (mother, Jill), Skyler, McKenzie, Tessa, Lucielle, Scarlett, Cooper, Sullivan; seven step great-grandchildren; and siblings-in-law: Theresa Fouch, Neal Kibby, Jeri Fouch.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St. Traverse City. Family will welcome visitors an hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A lunch reception will follow at Sleder's. Burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Jerry's memory.