Gerald "Jerry" Allan Tekautz

Dec. 12, 1955 – March 26, 2020

Jerry Tekautz, age 64, of Virginia, died March 26, 2020 at Diamond Willow after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He was born December 12, 1955 in Virginia.  Jerry was a graduate of Virginia High School, Mesabi College, the Eveleth and Hibbing Vocational Schools and he also attended the Univ. of Minn. in Duluth.  Jerry worked for 42 years at United Taconite in Eveleth.

Jerry liked to hunt, fish, ski, cook and bake.  He also enjoyed boating, swimming, hockey and working out, always maintaining his fitness.  He LOVED talking with people and made friends easily.  Jerry was always willing to help a friend in need. He traveled across the U.S., as well as abroad several times.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Martha Trogdon; brother, Dr. Michael (Kathy) Tekautz; nephews, Conor (Anna) and Dylan; grandniece, Addison Tekautz; aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and close longtime companion Judy Ford.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Tekautz, grandparents, and other relatives.

Funeral arrangements will be planned for a later date.

If desired, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or to Fairview Range Hospice.

Funeral arrangements are provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia.  To leave a remembrance online, see www.baumanfunerahomes.com.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

Fairview Northstar Hospice
1101 East 37th Street Suite 27, Hibbing MN 55746
Tel: 1-218-262-6982
Web: https://www.fairview.org/locations/fairview-range-medical-center