Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Prosser, 72, died October 21, 2013 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 5, 1941 in Rush County, he was the son of William and Matilda (Birzer) Prosser. On January 31, 1965 he married Leona Kober at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. A lifelong resident of Great Bend, he was a service manager at Marlette Homes until its closing, then was owner and operator of Prosser Home Improvement, working as a finish carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music, having played saxophone in a polka band. Mr. Prosser was an Army National Guard veteran. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, charter member of Cheyenne Bottoms Sportsman Club, NRA, Kansas Wildlife Federation, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #646, and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife, Leona Prosser, of the home; one son, Jason Prosser and his wife Lisa of Leawood; two daughters, Kelly Rucker and her husband Ron of Attica, and Shawna Pocock and her husband John of Minnetonka, Minnesota; four sisters, Luetta Haines and her husband John, of Liberal, Wilma Stroud of Olathe, Elaine Trantham and her husband Bill, of Sharon, and Charlotte Schartz and her husband Barry, of Manhattan; one brother, Fred Prosser and his wife Murine, of Claflin; and six grandchildren, Marissa Rucker, Ryan Rucker, Morgan Pocock, Mary Pocock, Luke Prosser, and Reese Prosser. Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School or Lasting Life Ministries for the benefit of Almost Home, Inc., in care of the funeral home.