Gerhard P. WillemsendeBock Jr. 'Jerry', 32

NEW CASTLE - Gerhard P. "Jerry" WillemsendeBock Jr., died on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was 32. Jerry was born in Wilmington on Oct. 8, 1976. During his short, courageous life, he delighted in many things, especially spending time with his beloved family during the holidays and enjoying his mother's wonderful cooking. Each year, Jerry looked forward to visiting with his many friends at Camp Fairlee Manor and participating in the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed trips to Disney World with his family, watching old movies and favorite television programs, and listening to all types of music. He is survived by his devoted parents, Gerhard P. WillemsendeBock Sr. and Valerie (Whitlock) WillemsendeBock; three sisters, Charlene E. Orr and husband Thomas, of Jacksonville, Fla., Kathryn A. McCrea and husband James, of Bear, and Susan M. WillemsendeBock and fiancé John Burnett, of Newark; maternal grandparents, Reese and Lily ("Rusty") Whitlock, of Millsboro; paternal grandmother, ("Oma") Stella WillemsendeBock, of Harrisburg, Pa.; a niece and two nephews, Tahni Matthew, Sage Matthew, and Christopher Murphy-McCrea; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A prayer service will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna, 118 W. Commerce St., Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Krysti Bingham Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Inc., 5577 S. DuPont Pkwy., Smyrna, DE 19977 (302-653-6559 or www.krysti.org), for the "Hope House," which would have been Jerry's new home once completed. Contributions may also be made to Easter Seals Camp Fairlee Manor, 22242 Bay Shore Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 (410-778-0566). To sign guest register, visit www.spicermullikin.com.