Gerald L (Jerry) Knoll, age 88 died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Portales, N.M. after a full and rich life. He was born April 4, 1928 in Iowa to parents Raymond and Elizabeth Knoll.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1945, and finished his tour in 1948. Jerry lived in Iowa until 1963 when he moved to Clovis, NM. Jerry worked for Swift & Co. for 32 years, and then went on to be a fleet manager for Southwest Canners and later for Wright Trucking Company until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, and belonged to Portales Country Club for many years. He made many friends, and is fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Jerry is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Kathy Knoll, three sons, Gerald II of Albuquerque, NM, John (Kimberly) of Tecumseh KS, and T.J. (Jenni) Whitaker of Rochester MN, three daughters, Jan Moberly (Robert) of Carlsbad CA, Joan Bomareto (Richard) , of Apple Valley, CA, and Liana Roscoe (Brett) of Austin TX, and several grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of his life April 1st at 10:00 A.M. at Portales Country Club.