A U.S. Army Veteran, he served his country honorably from 1957 to 1963 (Active and Reserve) as a field surveyor.

A memorial service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512 on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

This service will be opened to anyone who would like to share a memory of Jerry.

Gerald "Jerry" Francis Bigelow, of Columbia, past peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born in Altoona PA on August 7, 1939 and graduated from the Milton S. Hershey High School, class of 57.

A U.S. Army Veteran, he served his country honorably from 1957 to 1963 (Active and Reserve) as a field surveyor.

He is survived by his son, Kevin husband of Ok Kyong and daughter Jenny Dougherty wife of Richard Dougherty and mother of son Zachery Simpson, four brothers, Roy, John, Chet, Bob and two sisters, Elaine Madderra and Dolores Graham.

A memorial service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512 on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. This service will be opened to anyone who would like to share a memory of Jerry.

The family request flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

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