Gerald "Jerry" K. Oshesky Jr.

Gerald (“Jerry”, “Jerry O.”) K. Oshesky, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the age of 58. Jerry was a long-time resident of Tallahassee who lived most recently in Green Cove Springs, FL and is survived by his son, Drew; father, Gerald (Valerie); mother, Barbara; brothers, Tim and Robert (Rebecca); sister, Julie Hopson (Alan); nieces, Anastaja, Robyn, Alana, and Lilly; nephews, Alex, Christian, Doug, Zachary, Jacob, and Christopher; step-daughters, Sundra Hines (Edward) and Tara Nichols; and fiancé, Bonnie Pfuntner. His father was stationed in Zweibrucken, Germany where Jerry graduated from Zweribrucken American High School. After that, Jerry graduated from the University of Florida College of Engineering in 1982 and was a Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and one of the Florida Gators’ most dedicated fans. Jerry devoted his entire career as a Civil Engineer to making Florida communities and state parks outstanding places in which to live, work, and play. Across more than three decades he worked on influential projects for the Florida Department of Transportation, Sverdrup, Leon County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Edwards & Kelcey, Baker (including Blueprint 2000 & Beyond), and most recently Stanley Consultants. Cooking delicious meals was one of his favorite ways to show love. He enjoyed hosting tailgates, parties, and gatherings with friends and family, from which one never left hungry or dissatisfied. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing, particularly in Alaska, where he enjoyed reeling in halibut, salmon, and rockfish. Jerry’s relaxed disposition was a calming influence, and he had the enviable ability to ease tension in any room. He loved to make people laugh, always ready with a joke and a smile. A giving man with a kind soul and gentle spirit, he will be profoundly missed. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11am at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303, flowers can be sent to the funeral home. Following the service, there will be a gathering of family and friends to enjoy his memory at Wahoo Seafood Grill, 2714 Graves Road. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. 850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com

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Gerald "Jerry" K. Oshesky Jr.

March 4, 1958 - November 3, 2016