Gerald Crisler

Gerald Frederick Crisler, 73, resident of Moose Lake, formerly of Sterling, NE passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 25th, 2022. He was born in Prairie City, OR on May 17th, 1948 to John and Eileen (Dieckgrafe) Crisler.
As an infant, Jerry’s family moved to Sterling, NE. Upon graduation from Sterling High School, he attended college in Lincoln, NE. Jerry then joined the United States Navy where he served four honorable years with the Navy Submarine Service. Following his Navy Service, he was hired by Northern Natural Gas Company as a maintenance person in Palmyra, NE. He later transferred to the LNG Plant in Wrenshall, MN where he worked as a plant operator, control technician, and a team leader. Upon his move to Minnesota, he met Elsie Jenski-Fick through their shared work experience – the couple married in Bessemer, MI on February 4th, 1976. After retirement, and several years of traveling, Jerry decided to return to Northern Natural Gas as a consultant and inspector. He was an excellent father who exhibited unconditional love and support: always putting others first. Jerry enjoyed many vacations with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was his happiest spending time and making memories with his family. Jerry loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and scuba diving.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eileen; step-mother, Doris; sister, Donna; brothers, LeRoy and Raymond; grandson, Joshua; and infant daughter, Cara Beth.
Jerry will be deeply missed by his wife of 46 happy years, Elsie; sons, Todd (Hollie) and Tim (Aurora) Fick; granddaughter, Lauren; grandsons, Brandon and J.P.; great-granddaughter, Aisjiana; sisters, Sherryl (Terry) Wallman, Linda (Ron) Slone, Caroline (Charlie) Gilbert, and Joann (Ted) Goodwin; and brother, John (Brenda) Crisler; fur babies, Remington and Jazmine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation to honor Gerald’s life will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 from 1:00pm until the 2:00pm memorial service in River of Life Church (formerly St. Casimir’s): 1002 Carlton Avenue, Cloquet, MN. To view the livestream of Jerry’s service, please visit: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Military honors will be provided by the Cloquet American Legion. Lunch and fellowship to follow.