October 3, 1942 – September 11, 2021
Jerry Martin grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduated from Wyandotte High School 1960 (Wyandotte Forever), and earned a Civil Engineering degree from KU. He was a Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. From the age of 16, working summers as a laborer on heavy construction, his passion was admiring, inspecting, photographing, designing, and building bridges. He was Chief Engineer for Jackson County, Mo, and worked as engineer for PCI Construction Co.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lila; 2 sons Richard and James (Kim); grandchildren: Charlie and Juliana, all of Overland Park; 1 brother, Douglas Cassell of Shawnee Mission, KS.
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2 Responses
Your Dad’s Celebration of Life was excellently done. My husband and I are both glad we got to know the great man and neighbor that Jerry was. I didn’t attend because my husband is in Hospice Care and I wasn’t sure I could handle the service without breaking down. I’m glad I was able to watch it online. The pictures of your Dad and his work and family were very interesting. I watched them several times and saw something more each time I watched, The music was also very good. I know your mother is very proud of her sons! Thank you for giving her such a nice ending to what she has been through!
I’m a neighbor and friend of your Mother.
WOW. This is wonderful. I have watched the video tribute over and over. The music adds so much to it. I love it.
Having the Celebration of Life shown in 6 parts is great as I can find a few special places again without much effort.
Thanks so much!