Eltgroth, Jerome (Jerry) John of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2023. Jerry was born in Fairmont, MN, on August 21, 1946, to Mabel and Glen Eltgroth. He attended Fairmont High School and Mankato State University before joining the U.S. Army. Jerry married his college sweetheart Mary and together they had two children, Keri and Mike. Jerry was a pilot in the Army, flying the OV-1 Mohawk, and served in Vietnam. Following his military career, he returned to Minnesota to work for the airlines as an instructor. Jerry continued to fly and enjoyed his time with the Mohawk community through the American Wings Air Museum. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary; children Keri and Mike (Judi); grandson Eliott and grandchildren Ian and Ilissa; sister Karon; siblings-in-law Candace, Wayne, Joetta, Karla, and Tere; and his beloved dog Muddy. He is preceded in death by his father Glen, mother Mabel, and sister Colleen. We will all miss Jerry's quick wit, generous nature, and love of family. Fly high, Jerry. There will be a small interment service in the spring at Fort Snelling

Published on January 22, 2023