Gerald “Jerry” E. White, 73 of Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions a celebration life will be held at later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born April 18, 1947, in Galena the son of Russell and Mildred (Wickler) White. Jerry married Dawn “Cookie” Arand on May 25, 1968, in Galena. He was employed by the City of Galena in the Public Works Department for thirty-four years until his retirement in 2003. Jerry spent many hours woodworking. Family and friends were often the lucky recipients of many of his wood creations. He particularly enjoyed making wooden miniatures. If he was not in his wood shop, you might find him in his other shop restoring old tractors. Jerry found much happiness spending time outside working in the yard. He built his wife many beautiful flower beds. In his retirement he was often found in his yard with his wife or grandkids spending time in his pool. Jerry was immensely proud of the family home that he shared with his wife. They spent many hours together remodeling it. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and he especially loved playing with his grandkids. Jerry is survived by his wife, Dawn “Cookie” White, his son, Scott (Jessica) White, of Scales Mound, his two daughters, Melisa (Joel) Sannes, of Mesa AZ and Carrie (Jason) Brogley, of Hazel Green, WI, his grandchildren, Celine of Salem, OR, Ely and Fallon, both of Mesa, AZ, Tristan of Scales Mound, Callista of Hazel Green, Sloane, of Lakeway, TX, his two honorary daughters, Amber (Rich) Silva of Lakeway, TX and Adrienne Keane of New York, a brother Clinton (Elaine) White of Galena, two sisters Linda Van Gordon and Kathy White and his many nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Brian White, two brothers, Robert “Tom” and Terry White and his in-laws, Don (Ruth) Arand. His family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, Dr. Vandigo and Midwest Medical Center for your care and compassion during this difficult time.