Jonathan Edward Gierke
February 7, 2002 ~ January 19, 2022
Born in:
Portsmouth, Virginia
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Jonathan Edward Gierke passed away January 19, 2022.
He is survived by his parents, William & Arunee Gierke and sister, Emily Gierke of Lawrenceville, GA; Grandparents, Rodney Noell of Carlton, GA, Jan Seitz of Peachtree City, GA, and Charles & Varee Weldon of Athens, GA, as well as Aunts, Uncles & cousins. Jonathan passed serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Jonathan was born in Portsmouth VA, he was the youngest of two children. He attended and graduated from Collins Hill High School in Lawrenceville, GA.
At Collins Hill High School he completed 4 years of Air Force JROTC. In that time he was a multi national award winner, receiving community service national award, American Legion national award for excellence, and Tuskegee Airman award for national recognition, as well as countless drill competition accolades, awards and trophies. He was part of the Drill team & Color Guard, even went to UNG for drill camp. He was a leader and a mentor to so many and has left a lasting impact on the current upperclassmen.
Jonathan proudly served his country in the short time he was in. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2021, where he attended Marine Corps Recruit Training in Parris Island, SC; Marine Combat Training in Camp Lejeune; and Basic Landing Support Specialist Course in Camp Lejeune. His ultimate duty station was assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, also in Camp Lejeune.
Jonathan said he always knew he wanted to do something special and meaningful with his life. Due to the military influence surrounding him, I think he felt it was sort of a calling. He was always so disciplined & had great military bearing, we knew that aspect of the military would be easy. Whenever he would write home while in Marine Corps Recruit Training, he always made it sound like it really wasn’t as hard as everyone made it out to be. Tough, disciplined, well behaved, & had a quirky sense of humor, but no matter where he went, he was sure to make friends. Jonathan enjoyed working out, gaming, music, guitar and drums.
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Services
Visitation: February 5, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
Funeral Service: February 5, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
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Sending prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
Rest in peace, Jonathan.
My deepest condolences to the entire Gierke family.
Susan (Deeb) Burge
Sorry for your loss my brother!
Semper Fi Brother. Rest in peace. My deepest condolences go out to the Gierke family. I’m very sorry for your loss.
We are heartbroken over the loss of Jonathan. Such a positive spirit. He knew where he was going and what he wanted to do. Such a strong man. We didn’t get to spend enough time with him, as I know we all feel, but I know he’s where he needs to be. Next to the Lord.
We will miss him!
Love: The Bentley’s, Roberd’s and Hinson’s.
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the Gierke family. Thank you Jonathan for your love and patriotism for America. Semper Fi LCpl Jonathan Gierke.
Rest in peace!
Love: from Thai family in Thailand ❤️
Rest in peace!
Love: from Thai family in Thailand ❤️
Family Of Lance Corporal Johnathan E. Gierke, I’m So Very Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of LCpl. Gierke. I Will Keep You The Family In My Thoughts And Prayers And I Hope That The Tears Shed Will Soon Turn To Smiles As You Remember All Of The Wonderful Times You All Have Had With LCpl Gierke. May Our God Carry You All Through This Sad And Difficult Time.You Have My Deepest Condolences.
I Didn’t Know Your Loved One, However; I’m A Retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant, Which Makes LCpl Gierke And I Brothers In Arms.
R I.P My Brother Lance Corporal Johnathan Gierke And Semper Fi. “And When I Get To Heaven St. Peter I Will Tell, Another Marine Reporting Sir I’ve Served My Time In Hell, And As I Look Around Me All That I Can See Is A Hundred Thousand More Marines Standing There With Me”
Love the Green Family
Jonathon, earth was blessed to have you and we definitely miss you. Even though your stay here was short you will forever have a long lasting positive impact on those who got the honor of knowing you.
When you were a young child I recall your joyful laughter emanating from around our home when we had you over for sleepovers with our son Ethan. You always had something funny to say which put a smile on our faces. Just as your father you always had a positive outlook of life and even as a young child you took on every obstacle with a positive mentality.
You grew to be a strong resilient young man of the finest caliber and all that knew you were blessed to have crossed paths with you.
From reading and hearing of peoples memories of you, I know you did and would have excelled greatly in U.S. Marine Corps but God needed you more up in heaven for something greater.
The Valdez family loves and misses you Jonathon!
May God bless him and give him a new home in heaven.
You will always remains in our hearts ♥️
The few months that I’ve known him it still feels like I’ve known him forever. We were together born as LS Marine and he’ll always be my brother in arms.
May God’s love ❤ touch each of you in a special way today!
Arunee, Willy and Emily!
Semper fi be at peace.
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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Gierke Family know that we have sent a donation to the Semper Fi/America’s Fund, in the name of Jonathan Edward Gierke US Marine Lance Corporal.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
When I was at Lejune with him, I wasn’t doing so well. I became depressed from all the trauma I endured as a kid and I didn’t know what to do and contemplated suicide. As I’m sitting outside, waiting to be called to formation, all by myself, I’m about to make a decision on how I’m gonna do it, that’s when I saw him. Gierke came over and Asked “hey man, you ok?” I told him I was fine, even though I wasn’t at all. He then told me “you don’t got to lie to me, what’s up?” I responded back with “You don’t know me, why do you care about me?” He told me “Well, I know who you are now” we talked and he listened to me. Because he just sat and talked with me, he saved my life. I’ll never be able to pay him back for what he did. I’ll always remember him, until Valhalla. Semper Fi