Gerald Hines

Jerry (Gerald Eugene) Hines
July 3, 1949 - January 11, 2024

Loving husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother and friend. Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Laura (Closemore); parents Ken and Dorothy Hines; and sister Mary Crane. Survived by loving wife Mary Ann (Kyne); sons Brian (Kari), Tim, and Matt (Aubrey); grandchildren Cole (Hailey), Luke (Molly Wagner), and Tate (fiance Nate Leopold); siblings Jim (Pat), David (Suzette McDonough), Donna Gausman (Dan), Ray (Joan), Roger (Doreen), Barbara Heroff (Doug), and John; many brothers-and-sisters in-law, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, godchildren, cousins, colleagues and countless friends. Jerry was born and raised in Saint Paul, MN and has resided in White Bear Lake for almost fifty years. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and an author. For 30 years he was a high school football official on the best crew in the state. Jerry worked in operations and maintenance in the Saint Paul Public Schools for 34 years, retiring in 2006 after which he found his true calling working with kids as a paraprofessional in the schools.

Jerry was a bright light whose charismatic personality was a beacon to many. Although he wore many hats throughout his life, his passion and legacy was kids - playing, nourishing, supporting and mentoring children as a dad, grandpa, uncle, educator, personal care attendant, Big Brother, coach, and friend. Jerry loved his family fiercely and cherished his friends. He has left his mark on us all and inspired us with his fun-loving personality and love of life. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN; followed by reception (light refreshments), 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at Kellerman's Event Center, 2222 4th Street, White Bear Lake, MN. Memorials preferred to Sharing & Caring Hands, or Autism Society of Minnesota.

Mass will be livestreamed for those people not able to make it in person: https://stmarys-wbl.org/#funeral-service-events