Obituary of Jerry H. Hurtgam

Jerry H. Hurtgam, age 70 of Ransomville fell asleep in Jesus on Monday November 26, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. Jerry was born December 9, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Herbert R. and Mildred (Schultz) Hurtgam. He was a 1959 graduate of Wilson Central High School. Jerry was past owner and operator of J Hurtgam Farms and sold produce at Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda farmer's markets. He served in various roles on the Farm Bureau, Niagara County Cooperative Extension, and the Lake Plains Vegetable Growers. Jerry was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge where he served as usher and member of the finance committee. Faith, family, friends, farming, and Bluegrass music fulfilled his life. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Brenda (Schendel) Hurtgam; two sons, Jeff (Harmony) Hurtgam and Jay (Cassandra) Hurtgam both of Ransomville; a daughter, Jodie Hess of Hilton, NY; four grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, Allison, and Nathan Hurtgam; and a brother, Charles (Maggie) Hurtgam of Greene, NY. Friends may call at St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria on Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm in the Church with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094, Worship for Shut-Ins, payable to: Lutheran Ministries, Inc. 5 Martin Luther Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville.