3rd, 1942. They moved back to Hinsdale in 1945 where they resided on the South Bench. In 1952, Jerry moved with his Aunt Lucille, Uncle Pete and Cousin Marlene to Crawfordsville, Indiana attending the 5th grade there.
In 1953 he moved back to Hinsdale and finished his remaining school years, was very active in basketball and graduated in 1960. In 1961 he and Zella Lacock were united in marriage. Of this union two sons were born, Jeffery Eugene and Paul James. Jerry worked for Farmer’s Union, then went to work for Ed Swanson and Farm Equipment Sales from 1963-1995. He bought the old Pippin Motel in 1989. Jerry and Linda built up the motel as Koski’s Motel.
On May 2, 1992 Jerry and Linda Bagley were married. In May of 1996, they bought the old “Roost” and turned it into a bar, restaurant, and casino. “The Hangar” was opened on Orville’s birthday, in September 1996.
Jerry had a passion for flying and he used his license to travel to various destinations like Canada and Mexico. He purchased a Supercub so he could fly more frequently. He was also involved in bringing air shows to Glasgow. There wasn’t anything mechanical that he couldn’t fix, even if it took him awhile. Jerry retired from the volunteer fire department after 20 years of service.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father Evelyn and Sam Koski, brother James Koski (California), sisters Janice McInerney (Helena) and JuDee Koski Blockhus (Hinsdale), and a sister, Joyce, who passed away at a young age, uncle Gene (Tuscon), aunt Lucille (Indiana).
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Lee (Tremblay) Koski, sons, Jeffrey Eugene (Colleen) Koski, Paul James (Lisa) Koski, Kelly Eugene (Roxann) Bagley, a daughter Kacie Lynn Sieffert, Grandchildren, Shane Taylor Koski, Samantha Jo Koski (Nick Trott), Jordan Rose Koski (Jon Welk), Dillon Paul Koski, Kyler Robert Koski, Connor James Koski, Kyla Joe Kelsey, Kelli Jene Kelsey, Whitt Colter Bagley, Wyatt Lane Bagley and Syndr Celeen Bagley, Great-grandchildren, Tayven Jeffrey Bietz, Oakleigh Faye Bietz, Avalee Anne Trott, Cazden Timothy Welk and Brynlie Fae Welk.
An open viewing will be held Friday, September 9th, 2016 at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT from 1:00 till 5:00 PM. Services will be Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT. Burial will follow services at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, MT. A luncheon will be at 2:30 PM at the Hangar in Glasgow, MT.
Memorials in Jerry’s Honor may be given to the GHS Educational Trust Fund or the Hinsdale Community Cooperation Fund, PO Box 127 Hinsdale, MT 59241, Attn: Linda. Condolences to the family may be posted online at www.bellmortuarymontana.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM
Friday September 9, 2016
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, MT 59230
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday September 10, 2016
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Yvonne Johnson says
I was able to visit with Jerry on Sunday , it was a blessing to be able to do so. Jerry was always like a brother to me, Jan is sister was a very special friend to me, now his family will be together. I am sorry to miss his services, but my prayers will be with his family.
Buck Brown says
Jerry was a good friend and over the years we maintained a friendship formed in grade school, sports, and into our teen age years as we each went our separate ways. However, we always stayed in touch and I could always count on him calling each year a few days before my birthday to remind me just how old I was – it was always “”Jeez Brown you’re getting old””! My usual comeback was always the same “” that may be, but I’ll never catch up with you!””
Jerry was a kind,and generous friend, and his irreverent humor always lightened any situation, no matter how trying it might be. Talking about his boys always brought a special glint to his eye. And he was a loyal friend who will be sorely missed by many, not the least are my parents Harold & Erma Brown.
His Mom Evelyn always had the welcome mat out for a tired teenager, if the roads were too snowy to make it home after school or a basketball game.. Jerry also had the keys to brother Jim’s Indian motorcycle and ’49 Ford, which provided the means to many an adventure too exciting to share with the folks.
Upon arriving at the Billings airport one year, enroute to Valley County for vacation, my wife Bonnie and I were surprised to be met by brother Calvin and Jerry, who were waiting to fly us up to Glasgow in Jerry’s plane. He was very good friend and I’ll miss him and his spontaneous joy of life..
Our condolences to each member of his family.
Buck & Bonnie Brown
Tim Connors says
Jerry was a very genuine guy. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Tim Connors Family
Helle Bockman says
It has been a very sad past couple days since i learned of Jerrys sudden passing. However, It is with great fondness that i will remember Jerry. He has on the occation of the Norwegians coming (specially Ann Madsen and myself) taken the long ride to Billing to pick us up from the airport with a welcoming smile, showed us around Billlings and driven us back to Hinsdale for a wonderful time there
where his sister JuDee opened her home to us. He would also drive us back in the middle of the night with no questions asked.. He took us to the big lake where we went tubing, and we spent many fun days with the Koski family for the 4th of July parades in Hinsdale on several occasions. Jerry and JuDee both have had such an inpact on our Norwegian family, and to us his sister and himself have been the major staples to our visits to Hinsdale and Glasgow. They will be soarly missed, but always remembered with great love and affection. Sending all my love to Linda , the kids and the rest of the Koski family.
Helle Bockman Grandal
Karen M. Eriksen says
Holding Jerry’s family up in thought and prayer on his anniversary in Heaven.
Good people such as he and Linda are never forgotten.
My love and prayers to Linda and family.
Karen M. Eriksen, West Orange, NJ