Gerald Raymond Deibel

Jerry died unexpectedly in Yokosuka, Japan on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. He was born on June 23, 1971. Jerry was 45 years old. In 1975 Jerry moved to Copalis Beach, Wash. with his brother and parents. He graduated from North Beach High School in 1989.

In 1991 Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He spent a majority of his 23 year naval career in Yokosuka. After retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, Jerry went to work for the Dept. of Defense until the time of his death. In 1997 Jerry married Satomi Kakefuda in Guam.

Jerry was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

Jerry is survived by his wife Satomi Deibel; sons Christian Deibel (18) and Bradley Deibel (17); parents Bradley and Patricia Deibel; brother Randy Deibel; and nephews Dominic Deibel, Zachary Deibel and Tristan Deibel.