1944-2023
Jerry Wayne Cicero (79) passed away on September 10th, 2023 surrounded by family at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Jerry was born to Charles and Idabelle Cicero in Pittsburg, KS on May 23, 1944. He was raised in Pittsburg, KS and was a graduate of Pittsburg High School. Jerry was proud to be from Pittsburg and remembered fondly “what a great life I had growing up and how simple it was to live then.” He later attended Pittsburg State University where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Printing Technology. It was at PSU where he met the love of his life, Pamelia Mallory, whom he married June 10, 1967, they were married for 56 years.
Following graduation, he and Pam moved to Seattle, WA where Jerry was stationed during his service in the US Navy. He was a crew member on the USS Plainview, an experimental Hydrofoil in Bremerton, WA. There he made lifelong friends with whom he kept in touch with his entire life.
After his Navy service he and Pam moved to Overland Park, KS where he started his first typesetting company, Lettergraphics in 1970. As technology and business evolved, he was constantly changing and evolving his business as well and created Cicero Graphic Resources. In total he ran his business for 31 years. During his career he was selected as Outstanding Young Alumni at PSU, he served on the board of the KCDMA for 7 years, he was a charter board director for KCDMA’s educational foundation, he served as president of the Junior Ad Club, and the Advertising Club of Kansas City, and was awarded Direct Marketer of the Year in 1999.
Jerry is survived by his wife Pam and two children, Son Shane Cicero and his wife Megan, and two granddaughters, Anna and Sophia; Daughter Summer Waris and her husband Mike, and two grandchildren, Ben & Livia. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Idabelle Cicero.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf, mowing the lawn, and spending time with family. He especially loved watching his grandkids participating in their many sports and activities. He was a big KU Basketball and Kansas City Chiefs fan and would usually plan his days around game times.
A services will be held for Jerry on Thursday, September 21st in the Wesley Covenant Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, Kansas. Visitation at 1:00pm, memorial service following at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association.
