Captain Gerald Leo “Jerry” Dunn, 82, passed into eternity on March 2, 2020 at his home in Kyle, Texas. Jerry was born in Seattle, Washington to George Lee Dunn and Mary Regina Johnson Dunn on November 29, 1937.
Jerry graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1956 and Bullis Prep School in 1957. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961, a Bachelor’s Degree in Math from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1967 and a Master’s Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1977, in addition to completing Defense Systems Management College in 1976 and Naval War College in 1984. He served his country as a distinguished officer in the United States Navy for 34 years. He achieved the rank of Captain and enjoyed much of his career at sea with 17 duty stations spanning the world.
He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Decatur from ’79-81 and of the USS England from ’84-86. The USS England, a guided missile cruiser, was his pride and joy, and he credited their success to the amazing caliber of his crew. In addition to campaign medals and ribbons, Capt. Dunn’s decorations included: 3 Legion of Merit Medals, 1 Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Navy Commendation Medals, 1 Navy Achievement Medal and 1 Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon. Jerry retired from the military in San Diego on June 30, 1991 and worked as a Senior Principal Engineer for Digital Systems Research until relocating to Austin, Texas in 1993 where he became a driver for Cook Walden Funeral Home. Jerry enjoyed singing, dancing and athletics and played basketball for the Naval Academy. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Plum Creek Golf Course. His favorite pastime was supporting his grandchildren in all of their athletic and academic endeavors. He was a devoted family man and friend who trusted in the Lord.
