Gerald "Jerry" Aschenbrenner

Gerald "Jerry" Aschenbrenner, 75, of Washington passed away at 6:40 am Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist.

He was born on April 4, 1946, in Chicago the son of Edward and Lillian Nafzinger Aschenbrenner.  He married Phyllis M. Knapp on January 29, 2000, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters Michelle (Brian) Respicio of Apple Valley, MN; Jennifer (Scott Waldon) Glad of Creve Coeur, IL; two step daughters Kay (Tim) Curley of Goodfield, IL and Brenda (Ben) Dallas, of Osage Beach, MO.  One brother Russell Aschenbrenner of Sunnyland, IL.  Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren.  One infant daughter Angela Aschenbrenner and one sister Donna Wind preceded him in death.

He owned and operated Aschenbrenner Construction, Inc. in Washington for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life will be at a later date.  A private inurnment of his remains will be at Union Cemetery in Washington.  In lieu f of flowers, memorials in his name may be given to a charity of the donor's choice. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting with arrangements.  To share a memory or send a condolence for his family, visit www.masonfunealhomes.com.