Richard Frederick Jerram
Sept. 20, 1926 – Feb. 6, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Fredrick Jerram, age 88, was born in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 1926, and passed away at home Feb. 6, 2015, under the loving care of his wife and Hospice Services of Lake County.

His parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Jerram, came here from England in 1912 with two of his three sisters; his one brother was also born here. Surviving are one nephew and six nieces.

Richard was known for his wonderful personality, sense of humor and huge heart. He worked for PG&E in the General Construction Line Department for 45 years starting in 1946.

Prior to his employment with PG&E he was a proud member of the US Navy Seabees during WWII in Okinawa and was there on VJ Day.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sylvia, with whom he kindly and lovingly gained four children; daughter Darlene and (Dexter) Serpa of Clearlake, son Chuck Kraft of Lower Lake, son Bob Kraft of Clearlake. Son Jonathan Kraft preceded him by death in 1987.

He also is survived by his grandchildren, Dexter (Tammy) Serpa Jr., Deana (Craig) Clausen and Levi (Crystal) Kraft; and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Madison Serpa, Hunter Clausen, and Cora and Jayden Kraft, all of Lake County.

Richard will be laid to rest next to John in the Lower Lake Cemetery. Please join us in honoring the life and memory of Richard at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

Military Honors will be rendered by the US Navy under the auspices of the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team.

He will forever be remembered as a truly great man and will always be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Please share your memories of Richard by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .