Jerome Herman “Jerry” Rehagen, 85, Rich Fountain, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia.
He was born Aug. 14, 1938, to the late Alexander Henry and Emma Elizabeth (Ruder) Rehagen in Freeburg.
He served his country in the U. S. Army from June 27, 1956 until June 20, 1959.
Jerry was united in marriage to Lorraine Christine Boehm July 18, 1964, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
After serving his country Jerry continued his working career as a tugboat captain on the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers and then worked as a union electrician until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by parents, Alex and Emma.
Jerry is survived by wife, Lorraine of Rich Fountain; son, Travis and wife Ashley of Rich Fountain; grandchildren, Arianna and Michael “M.J.” Rehagen; brother, Francis Rehagen and wife Joan of Silex; sisters, Janet Waer and husband Lee of Jefferson City, Teresa Falter and husband Leander, of Freeburg and Anne Falter and husband Norbert of Westphalia.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain with Rev. William D. Debo officiating. Interment with full Military Honors was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rich Fountain.
Memorial contributions suggested for Masses, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Sacred Heart Building Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna.
