Jerry John Wealand of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late John Wealand was born on February 27, 1935, in Bell City, Missouri, and  passed from this life on January 26, 2024,  in Puxico, at the age of 88 years. 

He was a member of Fairview Community Church of Puxico.

He loved tinkering on old cars and was an avid reader. Jerry graduated from Puxico High School in 1953 and would spend countess hours talking about Puxico Basketball and his love for his team.   

Jerry is survived by his close personal friends, Wayne Rockett and Mandy Spain; as well as a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the  Fairview Cemetery near Puxico, with Pastor Charlie Robertson of Bloomfield officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri, in charge of all arrangements.