On the morning of June 30, 2022, Ernest Jerome "Jerry" German of Hillsboro, VA passed away peacefully at the age of 82.

Jerry was born in Baltimore, MD to Albert and Margaret German in 1939. He earned his BA from the University of Baltimore and worked for the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 30 years, retiring in 1997 as Assistant Inspector General. In 1966, he married the love of his life Virginia "Jill" and together they raised three children, Erin, Peter, and Benjamin.

Jerry was a bright man, with a quick wit. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made many friends throughout his life. He was a skilled athlete as a young man and through college - he passed on his passion and competitive nature as a soccer coach for his children and many others. He was a gifted writer; he authored articles reporting his genealogical research, songs, stories, and many poems and notes of his deep love for his family - especially his wife, Jill. Jerry loved the Lord immensely and was an active member of Potomac Hills Presbyterian Church. He was ordained a Deacon in 2007 and made a Deacon Emeritus in 2009.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Albert, his mother, Margaret, and his brother, Bud. He is survived by his wife, Jill, his brother, Dale (Pat), his three children, Erin (Brian), Peter (Missy), and Benjamin (Leah), his grandchildren, Stephanie, Maddie, Jon, Seth, Caleb, Nate, and Kenniston, his six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The service to celebrate the life of Jerry German will be held Tuesday July 12, 2022 at 11:00AM at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg at 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Burial to follow at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, VA. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Johns Hopkins University Hospital.