Jerrald T. "Jerry" Heinrichs was born September 22, 1939, in Adrian, Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Margaret (Kass) Heinrichs. He grew up and received his education at St. Adrian's High School, graduating in 1957. He served in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961 stationed at Rushmore Air Force Base, as a Motor Vehicle Operator. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Black Hills Glass & Mirror. In 1974 he started ranching in the Hermosa area and in 1980 he moved to the Scenic area to ranch, where he has since resided.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and carpentry. He also created a number of homemade things with his welder.

Jerry was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Wall.

Survivors include his wife Jerrie of Scenic; three daughters, Karen Heinrichs of Rapid City, Carla Heinrichs of Siren, WI, and Connie Shipley of Bridgeport, TX; three grandchildren, Gregory, Christopher, and Elizabeth Soto, all of Rapid City; one brother, Steven J. Heinrichs; and three sisters, Suzanne Lonneman (Francis) of Adrian, MN, Patricia Heinrichs of LaVerne, MN, and Marge Larson (Randy) of Lake City, IA.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a son Christopher, and his brother Steven James Heinrichs.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Wall Cemetery, with military honors by the Ellsworth AFB Honor Guard.