| Jerry was born December 29, 1919, in Paynesville,
Minnesota, son of Frank Jahn and Francis Hartman,
and twin brother of Geraldine. He attended elementary and high
school in Paynesville. Jerry served in the Army during World War
II, earning the Bronze Star, Victory Medal and European Theater
Medal.
On June 19, 1948, in Yankton, South Dakota, he
married Mary Catherine Smith, a teacher, born August 15,
1913, to James Francis Smith and Inez Loyola Gabel.
Jerry and Mary led a nomadic life during his 36
years with the National Geodedic Survey, with work assignments
throughout the United States. After Jerry retired in 1977, they
lived in Phoenix, Arizona.
Their children:
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Rodney Allen, born March 2, 1950, in
Gladewater, Texas; married Barbara Ann Benton April
1, 1972, in Los Angeles, California.
- Ian Michael, born March 25, 1973.
Married Jacqueline Good Bowman.
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Jaret Tyson, born May 16, 1978.
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Gregory Lee, born July 5, 1951, in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota; married Patricia Jean Cazel.
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Angela Perequin, born December
30, 1970.
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Joseph Frank, born February 12, 1953,
in Fort Walton Beach, Florida; married Nancy Lee Knapp,
December 19, 1972.
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Nathan Paul, born August 12, 1978.
-
Aaron Michael, born October 19,
1980.
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Lauren Emily, born October 5, 1986.
Gerald's
Family Photos
Source: Eighteen Cousins, by
Bert Jahn (1988)
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