Jerry M. Gasser Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-783

Scope and Contents

The Jerry M. Gasser Papers consist largely of legal documents regarding Gasser's 1972 divorce and his refusal to pay federal income taxes in 1976.

Dates

created: 1973-1983
Other: Date acquired: 04/05/1982

Creator

Gasser, Jerry M. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

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"Dr. Jerry Max Gasser of Gardnerville, NV, passed away October 3, 2014 in Carson City, NV. Born September 6, 1933 in Grafton to Max and Alta Gasser, he lived in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High in 1951. He served in the USAF from 1953-1957, returned to UND where he was a member of Sigma Nu, and graduated with a PH.B. degree in 1960. In 1964 he received his DDS degree from Marquette University and practiced in Rugby, Williston, and Grand Forks. He married Sandra Engen in Rugby, ND, August 24, 1958, and divorced in 1972. Besides music, Jerry enjoyed motorcycling, horseback riding, and genealogy, tracing relatives still living in Diepoldsau, Switzerland. He is survived by daughters Diane Allen, Nancy Naber (Indianapolis, IN), and Jean Romfo (Cumming, GA); grandchldren Matthew Allen and Jacob and Lauren Romfo; sister Linda Osland (Minnetonka, MN). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene, and sister Kay Bjornson." Source: Grand Forks Herald, 3 October 2014

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