Jerry Shane
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Jerry Lee Shane Sr., 85, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home. He was born June 21, 1940, in Granite City, Illinois, a son of the late Augusta O. and Ruth F. (Jones) Shane.
He married the love of his life, Jeanette M. “Jean” (Gagliardi) Shane, on September 1, 1962, in Monterey, California. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2020.
Jerry retired on February 1, 2005, from the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis after 21 years of dedicated service as a print shop technician. A proud United States Navy veteran, he served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City.
Jerry had a lifelong love of sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, and was a loyal and enthusiastic fan throughout his life. He enjoyed classic John Wayne westerns, collecting baseball cards and coins, and spending time with his family. Above all, his greatest joy was his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s activities and celebrating their accomplishments.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Don Courtney of Granite City; his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Shane Jr. and Lisa of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Drew Courtney (Alexandra Dickens), Jake Courtney, Cierra Shane, and Austin Shane; a great-granddaughter, Kennedy Courtney; a sister, Patricia Sannes of Granite City; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Sannes.
A memorial visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to Cardinals Care. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.irwinchapel.com.
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home
