Jerry Arnold Malstrom, an engineer and inventor, passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2019 at the age of 80. He was born in Ludington, Michigan, on January 20, 1939, to Arnold and Margaret (Genson) Malstrom. He was a 1957 graduate of Ludington High School, and served in the United States Air Force until his Father passed away. On August 22,1959 he married Germaine Martha Katch, the "catch" of his life. Jerry graduated from Central Michigan University in 1967 with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Education. He taught at Ludington High School, until he went into the building business, constructing over 100 homes in Mason County. He also worked in the oil industry, fiberglass industry and his latest project was in the plasma, pyrolysis and vitrification industry.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Germaine; his sons, Kelvin (Kim) Malstom, Kraig (Patty) Malstom, Kendal (Natalie) Malstrom and his daughter; Kristin (Jeremy) Sommer. Grandpa also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Justin (Betty) Miller, Maegan (Kris) Stunkard), Kody Malstrom, Matthew (Laura) Conway, Kyler Malstrom, Brianna Malstrom, Alexa Malstrom, John Paul Sommer, Kylie Sommer, and Kailynn Sommer. We won't forget his honorary grandchildren Taylor and Marissa Huntley. He had five great-grandchildren, Ava Miller, Henrik Stunkard, Benjamin Stunkard, Brendan Conway, and Ryan Conway. Jerry has two surviving brothers, Dean (Joyce) Malstrom and Dale (Judy) Malstrom, and a sister Carol (Mike) Arends.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 am, Monday, October 28, 2019, at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Newport News, VA. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am, presided by Fr. Miguel Melendez. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Jerry's name can be directed to the family or St Jude's Memorial fund, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html .

Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, VA, 757-825-8070.