Jerry Allen Bristol

November 17, 1943 - April 13, 2022

Jerry Allen Bristol, age 78, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at home in Richland Center. He was born on November 17, 1943, in Richland County the son of Robert and Mildred (Morris) Bristol. He graduated from Lone Rock High School. Jerry married his sweetheart, Ruth Ann Manning on October 27, 1962. He always looked forward to their annual vacation trips out west. He enjoyed racing motorcycles with his brother, Bob, in his younger years. He was a lifelong mechanic, if it could be fixed, he could fix it. His greatest joy in life was his grandkids and they all grew up in grandpa's shop. Survivors include his wife Ruth Bristol of Richland Center; 2 sons, David (Echo) Bristol of Richland Center, Jeff Bristol of Richland Center; 9 grandchildren, Jordyn (Rian) Hammerly, Justin (Santana) Bristol, Jon (Destin) Bristol, Jacob Bristol, Jeremy Bristol, Wyatt Bristol, Brittney Bristol, Dale Bristol and Jasmin Bristol; 2 great grandchildren, Kalia and Kyler Hammerly; 2 brothers, Bob (Jan) Bristol of Lone Rock, Jim Bristol, of Sand Point, Idaho; 2 sisters, Mary Butler (Don Gaines) of Janesville & Arkansas, Sue Bristol of Boise, Idaho; sister-in-law, Diane Bristol of Madison; 4 brothers-in-law, Leo (Karen) Manning of Richland Center, Gary Manning of Richland Center; Tom Manning of Viola, Roscoe “Bud” Manning of Richland Center; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Timm Bristol; a sister-in-law, Debra Manning; and a brother-in-law, Robert Manning. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com . .