Jerald Cowman
November 7, 1931 ~ August 18, 2016
Jerald James “Jerry” Price Cowman, 84, Highmore, died August 18, 2016 while in the care of the compassionate staff at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ft. Meade, South Dakota.
Memorial Mass was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial with military honors followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Jerry was born in Highmore on November 7, 1931 to Margaret (Moore) and Harley Price. Following the death of his father when Jerry was 5, he was adopted when his mother married Kenny Cowman.
After graduating from Highmore High School in 1949 and his marriage to Renata (Weiss) in 1952, Jerry joined the United States Marine Corps spending 14 months in Korea. For his service he was awarded United Nations and Korean service medals with two campaign stars and recently received a Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace medal.
After his term in the service they returned to Highmore where he worked for years at Newton’s Food Store. They also spent several years in Huron where he operated the Valet dry cleaning route. Upon their return to Highmore, he worked for the Hyde County Highway Department, owned the Frosty Freeze, and later became an insurance agent.
Jerry was a member of the American Legion, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hyde County Action Club, and Highmore Senior Citizens Center. He loved all things Irish, prolific reader, spinner of vinyl records, and known for his pointed quotes—better known as Jerryisms.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Renata of Highmore; children: Jeryl (Rod) Bean of Belle Fourche; Jack of Stafford, VA; Deb (Herb) Jones of Yankton; Dianne (Jimmy) Roberts of Hulett, WY; Jerald “J.P.” (Judy Clark) of Klamath Falls, OR; and Joni of Pierre; sister, Peg (Becky); brothers/sisters-in-law, Willard (Jean) Weiss, Maxine Myers, Lois Weiss, and Jack (Patty) Weiss; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James; sister, Sharon; grandson, John K.; and brothers/sisters-in-law, Raphael (Neva) Weiss, Jerry Myers, and Delbert Weiss.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Jerry’s arrangements.View current weather.
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My sympathy to all of his family. So glad I got to visit with him last week.
So sorry to here of your loss..hugs to your family….love u all
Sorry Cowman Family for your loss
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Always enjoyed visits with Jerry at the post office band along the side wall when you lived by the school. God bless.
Sorry to hear Jerry is gone. My sympathy to you all. Will miss visiting with Jerry can still hear his voice. He had such a nice voice he should have been in radio. He liked my dad allot and always had a story to tell me. I’m going to miss those. Good Bye and God Bless. Bret
Deb, Jack and Family, So sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Teresa
So sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you guys and prayers that He gives you comfort at this time.
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. My thoughts are with his family.
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers
Eddie you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I always enjoyed visiting with Jerry and I remember many conversations when I was in high school about our track team. I remember him coming to cheer us on at regions one year and he and Renata sent us Good Luck balloons as we headed off to the state track meet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Renata and family. Love & Prayers Carrie & Crew
Jeryl, Jack, Deb and all family, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sincere sympathies on the recent loss of Jerry.
I sure Jerry and Dutch are having a good time together. Do you think they planned this?
Dear Jeryl and Rod Bean and family, and family of Gerald Cowman, We send our sympathy to you and your families. Your neighbors near Belle Fourche Janet and Thorval Jensen, Tami Jensen and Lee & Heidi Jensen, Tucker, Hadlie and Gunner.
Sending prayers of peace and healing to you all. May GOD bless you and keep you surrounded in His love today and always.
So sorry to hear the passing of your dad. I have many memories I will cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs to you all.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the whole family.
To the Cowman family I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a wonderful kind caring man and will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to all of you.
We send our thoughts and prayers to your families at this time.
"Life is the preface to the book of eternity"- Godspeed Jerry
Sympathy to you Reneta and your family. Sorry I could not attend Jerrys funeral but you are always in my thoughts and prayers.