Jerry Merlyn Studt, 71, of Wilber, NE passed away on September 13, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones after a valiant fight against Lewy body dementia. Jerry was born June 30, 1948 in Alliance, NE to Merlyn and Iva Studt. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1966 and from The University of Nebraska School of Pharmacy in 1971. He married his 'charming bride' Lonnie (Slepicka) Lawless in 1990 and built a family with her children. He was a pharmacist his entire career and absolutely loved his work and all of his patients. He was also a lover of dogs and people, especially his family and close friends. Jerry enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards and traveling. Some of the notable places he traveled to include the Czech Republic, Africa, Argentina and through the Panama Canal. He also never turned down one minute he could spend with his grandchildren making them laugh and teaching them life lessons. He was well known for his giving and serving heart and volunteered his time and abilities any chance he had. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday September 30, 2019 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 S School Street, Wilber, NE 68465. Pastor Travis Panning will officiate and a luncheon will follow at the church. Memorials may be made to Lonnie Studt and collected for further distribution as Jerry was very involved with his church, The Humane Society and People's City Mission of Lincoln. Jerry is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Lonnie; three children, Dax (Aimee) Brydl, Chelsea Anderson, and Kara (Marcus) Boyd; 3 grandchildren, Gage and Marshall Brydl and Ivy Boyd; nieces Andrea (Brian Bogan) Coryell and Brittany Coryell; nephews, Shane Oliva and Logan Oliva, Randy (Challice) Studt and Jeffery Studt; sister Lori (Paul) Coryell; brothers, Loren (Kathy) Studt, and Larry (Cheryl) Studt. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his mother in law and father in law. Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.