Jerry Gillen, a long-time Junction City businessman, passed away Saturday, October 24 at his Junction City home at age 79.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate his life 2 to 5 p.m. this coming Sunday, November 1 at the Junction City Elk’s Lodge.

Memorial contributions have been designed to the Junction City Fire Department, Jerry Gillen Memorial, 700 N. Jefferson, Junction City, KS 66441.