Gerald "Jerry" Serres

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Serres, a remarkable man whose life was marked by adventure, dedication, and love. Jerry left us on May 26, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy of strength, passion, and kindness.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Jill; his cherished children, Allie and finance Ryan Lindfors and Sean (Alex); brothers and sisters, Randy (Jackie) Serres, Dave (Carla) Serres, LuAnn (Carl) Geischen, and Judy (Mark) Graves; brother-in-law, Todd (Stephanie) Kreutzian; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Frances L. Serres; father, Gerald Serres; sister, Mary Beth Serres; and brother, Ronnie Serres; and father and mother-in-law, Bruce and Nancy Kreutzian.

Throughout his life, Jerry exemplified resilience and determination. He served proudly in the United States Air Force as crew chief of F-16 Fighterjet 534, dedicating four years to his country. Always an athlete, he completed two Ironman triathlons, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing life's challenges.

Jerry and Jill embarked on an incredible journey together, traveling extensively and immersing themselves in the wonders of the world. They trekked through the majestic Himalayas and spent days exploring the vibrant streets of Kathmandu and its surrounding villages - an adventure that topped Jerry's bucket list. On the other hand, Jill longed to witness the magnificent wildlife of Tanzania, so they made that dream a reality as well. Their travels took them to enchanting places like Paris, Bermuda, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and Belize, and more. The "list" of adventures was long and neverending.

After the Air Force Jerry began working at WhipAir on Fleming Field in South St. Paul and at Stanton Airport, honing his general aviation skills. In 2000 he opened Quality Aviation, Inc. and became the FBO at Faribault Municipal Airport. He built QA from the ground up, finding amazing employees along the way. His work ethic and way of working with others built a strong and thriving business that he was extremely proud of.

Jerry never missed a single tennis match, baseball game, musical, basketball game, or any other event involving his kids during their high school and college years, including the recorder concerts. He taught them to love life and to seize every opportunity to be kind to others. His compassion and love for people were qualities he passed down to his children - Sean, who works with kids, and Allie, who supports those with disabilities. Jerry's greatest accomplishment in life was his kids, who will carry on his legacy of love and compassion.

He was a member of First English Lutheran Church where he was a member of the church choir for many years.

He lived life exactly the way he wanted - full of purpose, passion, and authenticity. Jerry's adventurous spirit and generous heart touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Jerry's legacy will continue to inspire us all. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 4-8 pm at The Grand 02 Event Center, Cannon Falls. A memorial service will be on Friday, June 6 at 11 am, with visitation from 10-11 am, at First English Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls. A military honors farewell will follow outside of church. Please join the family for sweets and fellowship after.