Gerald “Jerry” James Sachs, Sr.

Gerald “Jerry” James Sachs, Sr. was born in Roseville, CA on 12/2/1943. For his first 65 years, he raised a family in Roseville and worked for 34 years as an X-ray Technician. He was also a faithful member of the Bahai faith.

For the last 10 years, he lived in SF with his wife Leslie where he cherished walking at Stow Lake with friends and waiting for the annual hatching of the herons. He enjoyed strolling and collecting shells at Ocean Beach. He played pool at the Doelger Center where he made treasured friends. He enjoyed gardening at home and in the Sunset community gardens. He loved to play the ukulele while donning his favorite Hawaiian shirts.

Jerry’s Bahai faith was his foundation. His sense of humor kept him feeling youthful. He was introspective and kind; and would ponder and discuss life with all people. He believed in unity through diversity.

Jerry served as an Army medic from 1963-1966, including a tour in Korea.

He died peacefully at home on March 29, 2018.

He is survived by his wife Leslie; son Jerry Sachs Jr., his wife, Kelly; daughter Amy Cherie Sachs; three grandchildren, Aria Bruss-Schutte and husband Samba, Gia and Sonny Sachs; brother Greg Sachs, wife Nancy and nephews Andy Sachs and Scott Sachs, his wife Jennifer and grandniece Kensington.

Services will be held at 1pm on April 10 at Duggens Serra, 500 Westlake Blvd, followed by a reception at the Doelger Center, 101 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City. Burial and gravesite service will be held at 1pm on April 12 at the Roseville Public Cemetery, 421 Berry St.

In remembrance, Jerry always said that “life is terribly wonderful”.