Thomas Carl Jogerst

Thomas Carl Jogerst, 75, of Machesney Park passed away surrounded by his children on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1941 in Rockford, the son of Frank and Emma (North) Jogerst. He married the love of his life, Leta Kay Rafferty in Durand on February 4, 1967. For more than 25 years, he proudly worked for Sjostrom and Sons Inc., and was a member of the Laborer's Local 32 union. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying taking his family on camping trips, road trips and fishing. He always enjoyed Sunday breakfasts with the entire family. He was an honest man, with a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor. His greatest love was his grandchildren and family.

He is survived by his children, Allen (Nichole) Jogerst, Amy (Clinton) Ott, Angela (Christopher) Behling, Jennifer (Robert) DeVoe, and Jodi Jogerst; his grandchildren, Anthony (Lauren) Ethridge, Zachary DeVoe, Shaine DeVoe, Christian Traff, Brennan Ott, William DeVoe, Joseph Ott, Rylie Keep and one on the way; and his sister, Ruth Crowdes. Predeceased by his wife, Leta Kay, who passed away on December 24, 2001, his parents, brother, Phil, and sister, Rita.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, and will continue Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park.