Jerry J. Holland, age 46 of East Bethel, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

Jerry was born on July 7, 1974 in Fridley, Minnesota to Terry and Paula (Bailey) Holland.  Following graduation from St. Francis High School in the Class of 1992, he attended Minnesota School of Business in Brooklyn Park where he graduated with a diploma in eCommerce Design.  Jerry's interest in web design took him to California where he served as a Project Manager.  Upon returning to Minnesota, he pursued a career in Retail Sales.

While working-out and staying physically-fit were important to Jerry, he was best known for his kind and caring personality.  His strong sense of humor came from his big heart.  He was always able to make people laugh, yet consistently looked out for others; always the protector of the underdog.

Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Henrietta Holland.  He is survived by his parents, Terry and Paula; sister, Jamie (Nick) Popa; grandparents, Albert and Rosemary Bailey; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove.  There will be no visitation.  Interment will take place in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Per CDC guidelines, social distancing and the use of masks are required.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home of Andover (763) 767-7373