Jerry Lee Wooledge, age 65, of Redfield, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

His funeral service was held at 1:00 PM, Monday, November 14, at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Spring Hill Cemetery at Gann Valley. After Jerry's burial a time of fellowship was held at the Gann Valley Fire Department. His funeral service was live-streamed through the Kuhler Funeral Home website.

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A visitation was held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 13, at the Kuhler Funeral Home, with a time of sharing at 3:30 PM.

Jerry Lee Wooledge was born February 21, 1957, to Burt and Pearl (Kearney) Wooledge at Wessington Springs. He grew up in the Gann Valley area.

On June 28, 1975, Jerry married Merrilie Beth Crippen.

Jerry worked for a farmer/rancher for several years. In 1985, Jerry and Merrilie moved to Redfield where he worked for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. After a few years they purchased a farm/ranch close to Redfield. They were then blessed with one son, Mark Patrick.

The first task on the "new" farm was to plant trees, and plant trees they did. The first shelter belt was named after Mark. The third shelter belt was named after Maddilynn, Mark's daughter. Jerry enjoyed working on the farm raising sheep and cattle. Trying to juggle two jobs, working for the state and ranching, proved to be a challenge, but Jerry was up to the task.

He enjoyed an occasional "road trip" touring the beautiful state of South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Wooledge; his father, Burt; his mother, Pearl; one sister, Alberta Lahti; and two brothers, Richard and William.

Survivors include his wife, Merrilie (Crippen) Wooledge; one granddaughter, Maddilynn Wooledge; one daughter-in-law, Shayna Wooledge; three sisters, Betty, Mary and Linda; and many nieces and nephews.

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