Jerry William Stewart
September 2, 1941 - December 11, 2024
Jerry William Stewart, age 83, of Fenwick Island, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on September 2, 1941, he was a son of the late Ralph William “Buss” and Elizabeth (McCallister) Stewart. Jerry spent 19 years working as a driver and distributor for Pepsi Cola. He then managed Pike Creek Bowling Center before becoming the proud owner of Stewart’s Pro Shop for over 20 years until his retirement. Jerry then worked as a school bus driver for Colonial School District for 12 years, and then as a seasonal bus driver for the last few years.
Jerry was a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and was inducted into the Wilmington Bowlers Hall of Fame. When he retired from bowling, he enjoyed spending his free time fishing, boating, playing Poker or doing his daily Sudoku puzzle. He liked spending time with friends and family and was a great storyteller.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Carole (Kosierowski) Stewart; and brother, Rudy Stewart. He is survived by his children, Donna Daniels (Dennis), Lee Stewart (Dorothy), and Patricia S. Brown (Christopher); siblings, Joan Reader, Lee Stewart (Marcia), and Jay Stewart (Cindy); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 pm until 5 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Services and interment will be held privately.
The Mehlbrech Family
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. He will be missed.
Donna Woudstra
RIP Jerry, gone but not forgotten! Until we meet again!
Donnajo Pascetta
We so enjoyed the time spent with your dad over the years. Sending your family our deepest condolences. He is with your mom now. Hope they are dancing together in heaven.
Donnajo &Rick Pascetta
Clayton Gebhart
RIP Jerry. Thanks for all you did for the DE bowling community.
Terry Johnson Jenkins
To the Stewart family…I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was an awesome human being. So many stories from our traveling days and memories that will last forever.
Jerry harrison
Rip Jerry you were a good friend continue to watch over your family and friends you will be missed
John Mayo
Trish,
I am sorry to hear about your family’s loss.
With deepest condolences,
John
jack frost
RIP to a great friend, bowler, fisherman and family man .
Cathy & Don Boese
Sending much love; prayers and condolences to all of Jerry’s family. Jerry has been a great lifelong friend and we have so many wonderful memories of shared good times. We will miss him so very much.
Jerry will be in our hearts forever.
Joseph Weldon
Jerry was a great contributor and ambassador to the Sport of Bowling; and a great human being. It was a pleasure to have know him. Our sincerest condolences to the family. Joe & Kath.
Jimmey Berrios
Big hug for all family
RIP Mr. Jerry🕊️🕊️🙏🙏
The Lepera Family
Your dad has always welcomed us into his home and treated us like family. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed
Cynthia Morse
Such a great man. He will be missed by many. He’s with be Carol now. Condolences to the family.
Whitlock’s
RIP🙏🏻 remembering all the good times of traveling for bowling.
Prayers to the family🙏🏻🙏🏻
Len and Rose Marie Holmquist
Rose Marie and I have lost a great friend with Jerry’s passing. Like many in this area I got to know the Stewart name by reading about Jerry’s many accomplishments in the sport of bowling in the News Journal papers. As it turned out what I thought I knew about the game was absolutely miniscule until I reached out to Jerry. Thank you for your lasting friendship. Rest in Peace.
Tish & Gene Marquess
Jerry has been a friend for over 40 years We shared many Holidays, watching him bowl in tournaments, Going to Beef and Beers and just spending time together Jerry you will be missed You will now be with Carole
richard william okavage
So sorry to hear about your father, we always enjoyed his company, and a few fishing trips.
Tom Pruitt
Jerry was a great friend and co-worker (@Pepsi). I have fond memories of poker games, fishing trips, and the hospitality that he and Carole always showed to my family and I whenever we visited the house. Condolences to the whole family. Jerry was a memorable man who lived his life to the fullest!
Tom