Born October 17, 1953 to Elvin H. and Elois K (Consaul) Whisler In Jackson County, Missouri.
Jerry was preceded n death by both sets of grandparents, one brother Ronald Frederick and one nephew Timothy Frederick. He is survived by three brothers Kenneth (Nancy) Whisler, Michael Whisler, and Walter “Bud” (Debbie) Whisler and two sisters Genieva Corum and Mary Jo Chase. He was adored by his nephews Kenneth (Mary) Whisler, Andrew (Yong Hui) Frederick, Charles Frederick and Eric (Brandy) Whisler and nieces Kathy Hunter, Susie (Greg) Hirtz, Mindy Whisler, Michelle , Mary Beth (Brandon) Dean. Jolee (Matt) Crosby, Dayla (Scott) Fullerton, and Shana (Scott} Rainey. Many great nephews and nieces and several great nephews and nieces.
God must have enormous faith in all of us to lose such an incredible spiritual kind man. A strong Christian that served our Lord in So many ways. Jerry was the founder of Feed the People Ministries. For 25 years every Saturday, rain, sleet Ice, snow, Jerry met with a group of volunteers in mostly meager conditions and prepared from scratch a three course meal to take out to the streets of Kansas City. And who can forget his sweet tea? He provided a message of hope through our Lord, Jesus Christ, using worship, music, a hot meal, sweet tea, prayer and a tract. Thousands of homeless people were blessed through this ministry.
Amongst his many accomplishments was his time in the service. Jerry was Airborne Qualified having served with the 82nd Airborne at Ft Bragg, GA and Panama. He returned to serve with the 1st Battalion, 3 US Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) where he was a Section Rider in the Caisson Platoon. He rode the lead white horse.
Jerry’s wishes were for his ashes to spread in Israel on Mount Olive in accordance with Acts 1:9
Acts 1:9 “And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were watching, and a cloud took Him up, out of their sight
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Cremation has taken place and visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at First Christian Church of Blue Springs, 701 NW 15th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Due to Jackson County COVID-19 Mandate, masks are to be worn inside during services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jerry’s name are suggested to causes near to his heart, feeding the homeless, and assisting United States Military Veterans. Memories of Jerry and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Jerry will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of knowing him through Abundant Life and Genesis singles. He always had a smile on his face and was always helpful to anyone who needed it.
Jerry will certainly be missed. Jerry was a kind man, with a willing heart, always a smile for those he encountered. He lived a life as a servant of God. We were blessed to know Jerry.
Jerry was a very special person and his heart was for those who did not know the Lord and he shared that for many years. The Lord laid His hand upon Jerry’s arrival and said, “Well done good and Faithful Servant” and well done it was. I am so glad I got to know Jerry over the years through GenesisKC and what a great friend he was to all. He will surely be missed! Prayers to the family.
Very long time multi generational friend of both my deceased husband and myself. A wonderful true man. Cant wait to see him there. Honorable indeed
Jerry was my dear friend. I worked with him through Feed the People Ministries for many years and served as secretary on the Board of Directors. He will be greatly missed. The world was a much better place with him in it, but I am so happy that he is rejoicing with his savior now! See you soon, my dear friend!
To say that Jerry was an inspiration is an understatement. For numerous weeks I witnessed Jerry arrive every Saturday at a church kitchen, and with a crew of volunteers prepare large quantities of food and then distribute the food in uncomfortable places.
Thanks for your friendship, Jerry; just because you’re in a better place doesn’t mean that you’re not missed here.
What a man… What a legacy!!! He served and touched so many lives… only heaven will reveal how many souls were touched and saved through the years!!! We send our condolences and prayers! From your friend at Sheffield and neighbor on B Street! Tina Westlake-Quiñones
To Jerry’s family and friends: He was the epitome of a Christ follower and humble to the core. At a Royals Ballgame this Spring we sat together for a time reflecting on truth and salvation by free grace from God. No other name than Jesus and no way to lose your salvation it’s called the gift of ETERNAL LIFE for a reason.
No certain church. No special rituals – just believe He died to save you from your sins.
Gonna miss him, like 100’s of others. What a legend.
Jerry and I first met when I volunteered for Feed the People. Through the ministry, he had a significant impact on so many people’s lives. I am honored to have met him, served alongside him in ministry, and later as a board member. I’m sad he’s gone, but I take comfort in knowing he’s with our wonderful Savior.
I will miss my dear friend!
I met Jerry many decades ago while doing Feed the people. He had a heart of pure gold. Just this summer, he dropped everything he was doing and came right over to tackle a big project at my house. When I tried to pay him for all his hard work, he tore up the check I tried to pay him with. So I just took him out to eat many times after that trying to pay him back at least a little. We also went to a couple of concerts together. I’m also going to miss going on the long walks together. He was such a great guy. At least I can take some comfort in knowing we will all see each other again never to part again!
My condolences to the family. Jerry and I went to church together for years. He was one of a kind for sure! He was such a blessing to soooooo many strangers… He would hug people no one else would hug. He had a tremendous heart.
Jerry was always happy to share his Jesus with anyone who would listen.
I knew Jerry through Genesis KC. He was a genuine godly servant.! I loved to hear his stories. I never got tired of his stories about his service with The Old Guard and Stable Sergeant with Caisson. I know he is just around God’s corner but know his family and friends are stunned from their loss.
I’ve known Jerry since all the way back when we were in Second Grade together in Blue Springs, Elementary School ( 1961-62). Even recently when we were riding around we laughed about our times under Ms. Dinkel our second grade teacher. Who gave us both spankings by the way. Jerry came to my aid about 10 years ago when I was in a desperate situation. It was then I realized that I had a real genuine friend. I will miss Jerry very much and my prayers go out to his family. My ultimate condolences for a very special guy. Joe Dotson
Will miss all of our discussions.
I met and got to know Jerry through Feed The People at Sheffield FLC. Jerry was able to minister to the homeless and the lost. He was truly amazing to observe, what a gift Jerry had!! Thankful for our friendship through the years. My sincere condolences to his family.
I knew Jerry through our years of working at Independence Regional Health Center. He was one of the sweetest, kindest, most caring persons I have ever known.i will miss him.
What a loss to us still here but what a glorious homecoming in heaven for Jerry. I too met Jerry at church SFLC about 25 years ago and later working with him at Feed the People. We later both ended up attending Evangel at the same time too. Jerry never waivered from his commitment to serving those less fortunate in our community. My heart grieves this sudden loss of a staple in our midst. Jerry seemed like one of those people who would always be here. I send prayers of peace for his many family members and friends. This is a hard one to digest but I know that all who knew Jerry and were fortunate enough to call him friend were blessed immensely by his presence.
I have been a friend of Jerry’s since we met through Equally Yoked Christian Singles over 20 years ago. Over the years, I serve with him through Feed The People Ministries on many occasions. Over the years, we shared many meals and conversations together. I left the KC area in 2011, but always took advantage of visiting with him when I visited the area. In fact, I was in town over Labor Day weekend while he was in the Hospital. My wife and I had planned to have lunch with him on that Sunday afternoon, after my wife and I visited the Auschwitz Exhibit at Union Station. Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!
I worked with Jerry in Feed the People Ministries for 18 years. Ten of those years, he and I worked on the Board of Directors where we applied for many grants amongst other things. I don’t think Jerry ever really got over how a certain church I won’t name pushed him out of ministry…something he loved to do. I’ll never forget our long discussions about God, ministry, and God. He was a wonderful father figure to my son who pretty much grew up in that ministry. I recently saw Jerry at our housewarming party and gave him back a monogrammed towel he had left at my house eons ago. I wish I would have kept it now had I known it was the last time I would see him. He was amused by me because I was perpetually trying to fix him up with someone. Fly high my friend! Your legacy will live on in the hearts of all those you touched. I love you!
I had the pleasure of serving with Jerry in the early start up of his Feed the People ministry.
He will be sorely missed here on this old, broken earth, but i know he is rejoicing with Jesus and we will meet again someday.
My prayers and condolences to the family. Feed The People was a ministry I started serving in 15 years ago. Jerry’s heart for people was God’s heart, he saw people the way a Christian is suppose to see people and Jerry always gave people hope. I will miss you my friend, thanks for representing leadership and being the light of love in the many lives you touched.
I met Jerry in 1998 and spent my first Feed the People on a very cold snowy Christmas Day.
Jerry is a giant in the Kingdom of God.
He loved his nieces and nephews speaking about them as if they were his own. He must of been a great Uncle!
I am thankful to be his friend and look forward to seeing him again in a blink of the eye.
God bless his family with tender memories.