IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jerry Leroy
Colvin
October 4, 1932 – April 17, 2021
Rapid City Jerry Colvin, 88, of Rapid City passed away April 17, 2021. He was born Oct 4, 1932 in Eli, Nebraska to Clint and Eloise (Goodrich) Colvin. After graduating from Rapid City High School, he served in the Army. He joined the Rapid City Postal Service where he worked for 30 years. Jerry married Joann Bitz in January 1959 and to that union daughters Tamara and Vickie were born. Joann passed away in January 1997. He met his significant other, Betty Sutton in 2002 who was at his side until the time of his death. After retirement, Jerry began woodworking and enjoyed making intricate wooden mechanical toys for his grandchildren along with many other items. Jerry was accomplished in making and restoring violins. He is survived by daughters, Tammy Williams (Gene), Piedmont SD and Vickie Henrichsen (Jim), Seabrook TX; four grandchildren, Jason (McKenzie) Williams, Sturgis SD, Jeremy (Alli) Williams, Sturgis SD; Nicholas Henrichsen, Seabrook TX and Holly Henrichsen, Kyle TX; great-grandchildren, Teagen and Sterling Williams, and a soon to be born great-granddaughter; brother, Jim (Joyce), Mansfield, AR, sisters, Irene Cooperrider, Elkhart, IN, Karna Parce and Pat Shockley (Bob) both of Rapid City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Eloise Colvin, brothers, Charles and Ray Colvin, his wife, Joann, granddaughter, Sarah Williams and great-grandson, Decker Williams. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. At Jerry's request, no services will be held.
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