Gerald M. "Jerry" Spensley, 83, of Galena, IL, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at home.

Funeral Services will be at 11:30 A/M, on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Adam Mostert officiating.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 A/M - 11:15 A/M, on Friday, at the funeral home.

Gerald was born November 2, 1938, in Shullsburg, WI, the son of E. Melvin and Marie M. (Distler) Spensley.  Jerry was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, the Class of 1956.

He was formerly employed at Lemfco Foundry, in Galena, for 17 years, later at Wal-Mart, in Galena, from where he retired, after 17 years of service.

Gerald was a 50 year member of the Galena Elks Lodge #882.  He enjoyed watching his nephew Tim's cattle and giving them treats.  Jerry would travel to see his brother, Curtis, and family in Geneseo, IL, and was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon and was a member of the Session.

Surviving are his siblings, Dianne (Vern) Burleson, of Galena, IL, and Curtis (Bette) Spensley, of Geneseo, IL; nieces and nephews, Tim (Jackie) Wickler, Karin Rink, Chris (Kristen) Spensley and Josh (Becky) Spensley; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Melvin and Marie.

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