Background
Jelsema, Jerry Richard was born on November 27, 1942 in Byron Center, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Jelsema and Katherine Frances Brinks.
Jelsema, Jerry Richard was born on November 27, 1942 in Byron Center, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Jelsema and Katherine Frances Brinks.
Bachelor, Central College, Pella, Iowa, 1964. Master of Music, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1970.
Purchasing coordinator Brunswick Corp, Chicago, 1972—1975, market research associate, 1975—1979. Organist, choir master Epworth United Methodist Church, 1972—1979. Minister music Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines, 1979—1999.
Organist, director music First United Methodist Church, Evanston, since 1997.
Member of American Guild Organists (board directors 1979-1994, 2000-2004, chair workshops 2006).