1/20/2023 9:41:00 AM Funeral Mass for Gerald Twohey to be held at St. Bridget's Jan. 27
Gerald Edward Twohey, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2023 at the Stewartville Care Center. Jerry was born on April 23, 1932 in Rochester to Clarence and Margaret (Brown) Twohey. He grew on the family farm west of Simpson, went to country school and ultimately farmed his whole life. Jerry was very proud of his International tractors and enjoyed helping his neighbors and family. For many years, he dug graves by hand at St. Bridget's Cemetery and wasn't afraid of hard manual labor. He read the newspaper from cover to cover every day and especially looked forward to coffee with his friends at the truck stop. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his brother, Robert "Bob" (Karen) Twohey of Rochester; sister-in-law, Marilyn Twohey of Stewartville; nieces and nephews, Dawn (Jeff) Morse, Jill (Bruce) Mehrkens, Edward (Sherri) Twohey, Karen (Jerome) Sheehan, William (Jean) Twohey, Cathy (Peter) Lehman, Jean Baker, Tom (Kathy) Mulvihill, Carol (Al) VanDyke, Richard (Debbie) Mulvihill; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and David Mulvihill; brother, Frank; niece, Tamara Twohey; and his infant nephew, James Twohey. The Funeral Mass for Jerry will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget's Catholic Church with Father Kevin Connolly officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at St. Bridget's. Burial will be in the St. Bridget's Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Bridget's Catholic Church. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
