Jeremiah "Jerry" Burr, age 85 of Gresham, passed away Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Embarrass. Born on September 26, 1928 in Gresham, he is the son of the late Louis and Mary (Gardner) Burr. Jerry enlisted in the Army on March 5, 1948 and served in both Korea and Japan for which he received 3 Bronze Stars. He liked cars and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Jerry is survived by: 2 sons, Jerry and Keith "Porky" Burr of Gresham; 5 grandchildren, Misti, Taylor, Shae, Diondre and Sahara; 2 great grandchildren, Brystal and Blake; sisters and brothers, Leona Bowman of Gresham, Burdette Burr of Green Bay, Donna Bork of Gresham, Jermain (Woody) Davids of Bowler, Robert (Georgia) Burr of Green Bay and William (Patricia) Burr of Gresham. He is preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Gordon, Ralph "Doc", Boyd, Bud, Louis; sisters, Berga, June, Sidney and his twin sister, Jeanette Christopherson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Morgan Siding with the Rev. Roy Rinehard officiating. Visitation will be at church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at the Red Springs Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Mohican Veterans and Gresham American Legion Post #390. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com