Other than his brief two years of service in the US Army, Jerry was a
dedicated owner, manager, jeweler, gemologist, and watchmaker. Today Jerry
is considered “retired,” but recognized for his extensive involvement in
the jewelry industry as a Registered Jeweler, Past President of the Minnesota
Watchmakers and the Minnesota Jewelers Board of Directors. Gerald and Ruth
have faithfully served in various civic organizations in Detroit Lakes
and Minnesota. Ruth was the bookkeeper for the business through several
of the years, but her most devout position was as wife and mother to their
four children - Steve, Lynnette,