| Graduation Year | Class of 1970 |
| Date of Birth | Dec 21, 1951 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 16, 2024 |
| About | Gerald "Jerry" Fochtman, 72, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, after complications due to heart failure. A celebration of life for Gerald will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Kingwood Funeral Home, 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339. Jerry was born and grew up in Charlevoix, Michigan, and was one of four sons to Bonnie and Richard Fochtman. He went to school at Western Michigan University and met the love of his life in Kalamazoo. He married Donna Armstrong in Traverse City, Michigan, on October 11, 1981. A marriage that lasted more than 40 years. The couple moved from Michigan to Houston, Texas, in 1982 and in 1986 they became parents to triplets Lindsey, Jason and Krystal. Three years later, they added another son, Joseph. In his personal time, Jerry was an avid collector of fractional currency. A passion he began when he was younger collecting coins. He later won several awards for his knowledgeable presentations on various fractional and historical topics. As his sons grew up, Jerry picked up his involvement in Boy Scouts of America, which he had earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a young man. He saw both Jason and Joseph obtain the rank of Eagle Scout and remained involved in various leadership roles well past his sons' involvement. Jerry is survived by his wife, Donna, children: Lindsey, Jason (Sarah), Krystal (Thomas) and Joseph, grandchildren: Emma, Julia and Abigail and brothers: David Fochtman and Mike Fochtman. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Richard Fochtman, and brother, Richard. Many people have asked where they can send flowers, my father was an avid donor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. My mother asks for you to consider making a donation in his honor, in lieu of flowers. |
