Jerry Albert Nightingale
Jerry Albert Nightingale, 76, passed
away peacefully at his home in Newton on Tuesday September 15th,
2020. Jerry was born in Newton to Elmer and Nellie Nightingale. Jerry
was a loving husband, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather,
and a dear brother.
Jerry was raised in Newton, graduating
from Newton High School in 1962. He immediately enlisted in the US
Marine Corp and served during Vietnam, returning home in 1966. He
married the love of his life, Theresa (Terri) Lynne Havens of Newton
on May 26th 1967.
Jerry was a lifelong weightlifter, avid
musician, carpenter, and businessman. Jerry is probably best known
for bringing modern-day weight training to the Newton area., opening
the first weight-training facility first at the old YMCA, and later
at the Newton Rec Center, Midwest Barbell Fitness Center and later,
Bodyworks Unlimited.
Jerry was also a staple in the
community as a musician, playing with his band Second Time Around at
various festivals and events including the Newton High School 100th
Anniversary. Jerry was also well known for applying his crafting
abilities at various craft shows in the area.
As a business owner, Jerry ran a music
store (Night Music), a gift shop (TJ's Menagerie), and the Newton
Antique Mall, all in Newton. He was a member of both the local VFW
and the American Legion. Jerry never met a stranger and gave both his
time and his talents to anyone who asked.
Jerry was preceded in death by his
parents and his older sister, Geneva Mae Shive. He is survived by his
wife Terri; their two sons, Curtis Lee of Salina (Michele), and Kelly
J of Newton; a younger sister, Carrie Lee Ayers (Jim) of Olathe; four
grandchildren: Damian Nightingale, Brittni Scott, Connor Nightingale,
and Terrance Nightingale; two great-grandchildren, and several
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service is scheduled for
Wednesday September 23, 2020 at 10:30AM at First Church Of God
Newton, Kansas. A private family burial will take place at a later
time.
Memorials & Gifts to offset funeral
expenses may be sent to the family c/o Petersen's Funeral Home.
