Gerald L. "Jerry" Mildfelt

Gerald L. "Jerry" Mildfelt

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mildfelt, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Perry, Okla., the son of Joe Mildfelt and Catherine Endres Mildfelt.

Jerry faithfully served his country with the United States Army from 1952-54. He later went on to graduate from Ottawa University with a degree in finance. Jerry married Sue Karleskint on Aug. 23, 1968, in Fort Scott. Throughout his life, he worked at several banks, FDIC and RTC as an investigator. Following retirement, Jerry enjoyed fishing and gardening. One year, he raised over two hundred tomato plants. He was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; four sons, Tom Mildfelt (Sandy) of Parsons, Kan., Mike Mildfelt (Debi) of Winfield, Kan., Dan Mildfelt (Lisa) of Chanute, Kan., and Todd Mildfelt, (Kelli) of Baldwin, Kan., and a daughter, LeAnne Wiles (Kevin) of Parsons, Kan. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene and Tom Mildfelt, and two sisters, Nellie Mitchum and Ruth Steichen.

Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Kennedy Gym.) The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Mass. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.