Washington, Indiana - Gerald "Jerry" Jerger, 84, of Washington, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 surrounded by family at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a 1961 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He was a devoted parishioner, volunteering at Washington Catholic fish fries and at summer socials and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Norma; his children Lisa Ferguson of Terre Haute, Kathryn (Jon) Koral of Chesterfield, MO and Jeremy (Jennifer) Jerger of Washington; grandchildren Courtney (Gregory) Dodd, Kristen Ferguson, Lindsey (Caden) Graber, Kylie Ferguson, Audrey Jerger, Kelsey Jerger, Greta Koral, Shaylee Jerger and Jack Koral; and his cherished great-granddaughter, Sophia Dodd. Memorial contributions can be made to Washington Catholic School Endowment or St Vincent de Paul Society of Washington.