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Jerry Wilcox, 73, Woodstock, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Medford, Ore., after a battle with amyloidosis.
He was born July 9, 1941, to Paul and Ethel Wilcox in Woodstock.
In 1961, he married Joyce Kubian.
He graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1960. He worked at Woodstock Die Cast from the early ‘60s until 1985 when he retired. At the time of his retirement, he was president of UAW Local 922.
After his retirement, he moved to Nevada where he lived with his second wife, Jan Hahn. He later moved to Panguitch, Utah, and finally to Medford. He spent his last years doing the things he loved most, including camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. In 2014, he celebrated his 51st year as a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Survivors include his five children, Susan, Tamra, Robert, Ronald and Donald; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Maksymiak.
He was preceded in death by his son, Allen; parents; brother, Robert; and his second wife.
There will be a private service for the family in Medford. Contributions can be made to Mooseheart Child City and School, https://www.moosecharities.org/store/Wish/Tribute.php.