Jerry O’Leary

Jerry O’Leary, 80, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away February 16, 2017.

Jerry was born November 23, 1936 to Gerald E. and Edith (Richards) O’Leary in Madison Township, Ohio.

Jerry was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs. He was a member of the KC Fine Arts Chorale. Jerry enjoyed bowling, golf, and Royals baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Brent O’Leary and wife, Helga O’Leary.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret O’Leary; children, Chris (Jill) O’Leary, Sharon O’Leary and husband Ed Garcia, Judy (Jon) O’Dell; step-daughters, Jan (Paul Owen III) Kohl, Kelly (Marc) Osborne; six grandchildren; brother, Michael O’Leary; and sister, Judy Scheie.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2017, with service immediately following at First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs. The family suggest memorial contributions to the church.