Jerry Dane Gann
November 29, 1937 - September 13, 2019
Jerry Dane Gann was born November 29, 1937 in Lubbock, Texas to Chester and Virgie Gann. Raised in Lubbock, Jerry attended Texas Tech University (then Texas Technological College), earning a Master of Science degree in Physics. After graduation, Jerry moved to Bowie, Maryland (Washington, D.C.) where he was employed by the United States Navy as a civil servant working in Naval Research Lab and ship systems until his retirement. While in Washington, D.C., Jerry married Viviana Schulthess on October 12, 2001 and the couple retired shortly thereafter to live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jerry is survived by his wife Viviana, by two brothers, Bill Gann of Lubbock, Texas and Mike Gann of Tomball, Texas and one sister, Jan Jackson of Farmington, New Mexico. Jerry had no children, but is survived by seven nieces and nephews. Jerry had a life-long passion for classical music and building unique things, including high fidelity music systems, pyrotechnic rockets and large telescopes. His diverse interests and endeavors ranged from cattle genetics to various investments. He enjoyed traveling and circled the globe on multiple occasions. Graveside services are planned for Saturday, September 28, 10 am at Cemetery of Chico, Texas.
Jerry Dane Gann was born November 29, 1937 in Lubbock, Texas to Chester and Virgie Gann. Raised in Lubbock, Jerry attended Texas Tech University (then Texas Technological College), earning a Master of Science degree in Physics. After graduation,... View Obituary & Service Information