Campbell, Gerald “Jerry” William

Gerald “Jerry” William Campbell, 90, of Princeton, IL passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Jerry was born on August 17, 1935 in Platteville, WI the son of William and Lois (Medley) Campbell. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. Jerry then attended Business School in Rockford, where he met the love of his life, Earlene Margaret Sutliff. They were married on May 13, 1961 in Mendota, IL. Shortly after they were married Earlene and Jerry moved to the Princeton area and Jerry went to work for Sutliff Furniture until it’s closing. Jerry finished his career as Director of Bureau County Housing Authoring for 20 years retiring in 2002. He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge and the Princeton First United Methodist Church.

Jerry enjoyed traveling with Earlene. They have been to all but three states; did a 3-week tour in 6 different countries and one cruise. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, but most of all Jerry loved his family and spending time with them.

He is survived by his wife, Earlene Campbell of Princeton; two children, Bradley (Stacie) Campbell of Chubbuck, ID and Tracy Collamore of Myrtle Beach, SC; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Gabby) Campbell, Maxwell (Emma) Campbell, Tiffany Bland and Kevin Ockey; three great grandchildren, Tristan, Charles and Arthur Campbell; one brother, Richard (Carol) Campbell of Cobb, WI; one sister, Janice (Joseph) Bolan; along with many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Joyce Campbell and one son-in-law, Robert Collamore.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Princeton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Hickok officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Memorials may be directed to In Home Care Connection Hospice.