Jerry L Maquet, 71, of Plant City, Florida, formerly of Pekin, IL, and Fairbury, IL, passed away on April 19, 2022 at 1:15am.
Jerry was born in Pekin, IL, and was proceeded in death by his father Gerald Maquet and survived by his mother Loretta Maquet of Plant City, FL. Jerry is also survived by his wife Cynthia "Cindy" Maquet; son, Josh (Kelli) Maquet (Fairbury) and daughter Jaime (Dwight) Maquet-Randolph (Boerne, TX), as well as four grandchildren; Jacob and Korinne Maquet (Fairbury); Taylor Maquet and Teagn Godfrey (Boerne), as well as two step granddaughters (Texas). Jerry had many cherished cousins some of which proceeded him in death. Jerry was also a loving uncle to nieces, nephews, as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Also, surviving are brothers Michael (Bev) Maquet, Bradley Maquet and Tony (Tom) Maquet.
Jerry retired from Caterpillar Inc's Pontiac facility after 30 years of service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served two tours in Vietnam.
Cremation rites were accorded. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Pekin, IL. Memorials may be made to LifePath Hospice at 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
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