In Memory
Gerald (Jerry) Yoshito Sakaguchi
Jun. 23, 1943 - Jan. 9, 2012
Jerry Sakaguchi, 68, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Monday at Indiana University Health Bloomington. He was born on June 23, 1943 in Tule Lake, California, the son of Jimmie and Yukiye (Nakanishi) Sakaguchi.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Regina (Gina) Sakaguchi; mother, Yukiye Sakaguchi of Berea, Ohio; brother, Ricky Sakaguchi and his wife Linda of Overland Park, Kansas; sons, Bradley Sakaguchi and his wife Lori of Honolulu, Hawaii and Douglas Sakaguchi and his wife Nancy of South Bend, Indiana; daughter K. Michiko McClaine and husband Jeff of Bloomington, Indiana; stepson Joshua Schick and his wife Dawn of Fishers, Indiana; stepdaughter Chandra Stradling and husband Don of Carmel, Indiana; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Sakaguchi.
Jerry grew up in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Central High School in 1961. He attended MacMurray College, Manchester College and received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law.
Jerry practiced law in South Bend for many years before moving to Huntington Beach, California, where he worked for Rockwell International and Boeing for over twenty years. Upon retiring from Boeing five years ago, Jerry and Gina relocated from Huntington Beach to Bloomington to be closer to family.
Jerry's first passion was being with his family, which resulted in large and frequent family gatherings where he created many great meals and fond memories for those he loved. He also enjoyed woodworking, vegetable gardening, fires on the beach, and cheering for Indiana basketball.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (www.pcf.org).
Allen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Friends can send condolences to www.allenfuneralhome.org.
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