Jerry Thomas Jasnoski passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his home in Wichita. 

He was born on August 17, 1947, in Oakland, California. He grew up in Great Bend, Kansas with his parents, Wayne “Buzz” and Betty Banks, and his three siblings: Jim Jasnoski, Mary Banks Jasnoski Gregerson, and David Banks.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, Wayne E. Banks of Great Bend.

Jerry deeply loved his children, son Jay Jasnoski (Overland Park, Kansas), and daughter Chanda Jasnoski Starr (Emporia, Kansas), who will greatly miss him. He was a proud Grandpa and Papa to Emily Jasnoski, Camryn Jasnoski, Ryan Jasnoski, Ariel Starr-Groves, Courtland Starr, Bryant Starr, Faith Starr, and great-grandpa to Arlo Groves.

Jerry spent his life serving the Lord and was known by many as Pastor Jerry. His parting words in this life were simply, “Blessed.”

Jerry requested cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Jerry T. Jasnoski Funeral Expense Fund with Affordable Cremations Plus, 7920 West Kellogg Dr., Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 27, 2024