Final Salute

Poway Jerry Horacek, 78, passed away at his home in Poway, CA, on April 29, 2016, with his loving wife of 53 years at his side.Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska and graduated from Benson High after his family moved to Omaha. After high school, Jerry joined the Navy and received his appointments to the U.S. Naval Academy from Senator Roman Hruska, in 1955. After graduating from the Academy (1959) Jerry also received a Masters of Civil Engineering degree from MIT in 1965. Jerry spent a total of 24 years in the Navy, retiring as a Captain in the Civil Engineering Corp (Seabee’s).Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Chuck; and both his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Jeri Lynn (Shami); son, Jim; two grand-daughters Lianne and Brittany; brothers, Perry, and Pete. Services will be held on June 6, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., at Miramar National Cemetery and a celebration of Jerry’s life will follow at his home. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post 7907, 12342 Old Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews . Jerry Lee Horacek August 4, 1937 – April 29, 2016
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Published by Pomerado News on May 19, 2016.