Gerald William “Jerry” Bronson, age 70, of Annandale, Minn., passed away at his home on January 15, 2026. He was born April 30, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Gerald and Beverly (Hoppner) Bronson.
Jerry was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He worked most of his life as a roofer and later as a PCA caring for disabled children. A man of faith, he loved fishing, gardening, plants, and animals.
He is survived by his beloved dogs, Gnarly and Feisty; his children Nicole Sterling, Jerry Kliber, Katrina Cline, Jennifer Fairbanks, and Marlene Backes; many grandchildren, including Phoenix, Alexis, and Morgan; and his sisters Barbara Lynch and Teresa Walker.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Mary King and Michaleen Futch.
Jerry will be cremated. No services are planned at this time.