Jerry Tekac 1942-2020

Jerry was born June 6, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of John and Sue Schrieber Tekac. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School, where he played football.

Jerry was born and raised in this area, but later moved to Washington, D.C., where he became a police officer. After returning to the area, Jerry worked as a police officer for the Youngstown city and the Youngstown State University police departments. By the time he retired, he had over four decades of police service.

Jerry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He loved golf and watching the Washington Redskins. Jerry enjoyed going to the casino with his wife, Roberta, and most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Jerry will be deeply missed and always remembered by his children, Suzanne R. Rich of Austintown, Jerry J. Tekac Jr. of Goose Creek, S.C., and Robert S. Tekac of Butler, Pa.; six grandchildren, Nichole, Carrie, Tyler, Sydney, Michal and Megan; four great-grandchildren; his brothers, John (Jan) Tekac and Ron (Monica) Tekac; and his sister, Carol Blackledge.

His wife, the former Roberta Jacobs Tekac, whom he married June 8, 1963, passed away Dec. 26, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, Campbell, with the Rev. Michael Swierz officiating.

The Tekac family will receive relatives and friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to the Wasko Funeral Home. Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Jerry’s family condolences.

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