BARTON, Gerald “Jerry”

Gerald “Jerry” Barton July 17, 1929 – October 6, 2016 Jerry was born in Belmar, New Jersey to the late Tom and Irene (Hollinger) Barton. While attending Georgia Tech on an ROTC scholarship, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Somers while both were on Spring break in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, then served as a Lieutenant Commander on a Destroyer ship during the Korean War. Jerry and Marilyn moved to Omaha in the mid-50s and Jerry owned and worked at Midwest Insulation Services until one year ago. Together they raised three sons: Randy, Brian and Doug. Jerry and Marilyn enjoyed traveling, and spent their winters in Vero Beach, Florida. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Tom, Richard, and Patty; and son, Randy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; sons, Brian and Doug (Diane); eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. VISITATION with the family Monday, October 10th from 5pm to 7pm at the Bel Air Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER BEL AIR CHAPEL 12100 West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 391-3900

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