Jerome “Jerry” Eilert, 80, Beloit
BELOIT - Jerome (Jerry) Joseph Eilert, 80, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 in Beloit, KS. He was bom February 4,1942, to Joseph and Monica (Mans) Eilert in Beloit, KS. He attended first through eighth grades at Plum Creek (country) School followed by high school graduation from St.
John’s Catholic School. He served six months on active duty as part of the Army Reserves Enlistment and spent four years in the reserve program. Jerry attended the Park School of Business in Denver, Colorado graduating in February 1963. He also attended Fort Hays State University. He later worked in the offices of Graves Van Lines out of Salina, KS before joining the First National Bank of Beloit in 1966 and retiring in 2007. In addition, Jerry farmed his entire life.
Jerry was united in marriage to Mary K. (Brock) on August 6, 1966. To that union, four children were bom. In addition to being a devoted member of St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church, he was also a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and Cornerstone Charitable Foundation. Jerry was a faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary K (Brock) Eilert and children: Doug (Beth) Eilert of Beloit; Brian (Sheri) Eilert of Beloit; Lori (Jeff) Mann of Kansas City and Stephen (Ruth) Eilert of Kansas City.
He is also survived by brother Ron (Bernice) Eilert and sister Sharon Allphin, both of Beloit. Grandchildren include Meg (Joe) Malone, Luke (Kate) Eilert, Mason Eilert, Elle Eilert, Dominic Eilert, Kolbe Eilert, Andrew Eilert, Logan (fiance Drew Gregory) Eilert, Emily Eilert, Daniel Eilert, Liz Mann, Jarod Mann, Blake Eilert, Riley Eilert, and great grandson Max Malone. Additional survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, 2022, from 1-4 pm at Roberts’ Family Funeral Home in Beloit. Rosary will be Friday evening at 7 pm at St. John’s Catholic Church (former Dollar General store location due to church renovation) in Beloit.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10 am at St. John’s Catholic Church (former Dollar General store location due to church renovation). Interment to follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John’s Church Renovation Project or Cornerstone Charitable Foundation. Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.robertsfamilyfs.com