Jerry Erich was a polio survivor, husband, father, business owner, mentor and philanthropist. but what defined him was being a Rotarian. He believed deeply in the mission of Rotary International and its worldwide efforts to help people. He was a proud charter member of the Rotary Club of San Jose East Evergreen (CA). He served two terms as club president and was a generous supporter of District 5170. He donated generous gifts to Rotary's Polio Plus program aimed at immunizing the world's children against polio. Jerry was also a huge advocate for high school students in East San Jose. He established and generously funded the Dorothy and Jerry Erich Vocational Scholarship where he bequeathed a magnanimous gift of $1M, a sum that will guarantee that students will be able to pursue their vocational studies well into the 21st century!
Jerry's other passion was to support his beloved Alma Mater- San Jose State University. Besides establishing the Packaging Degree Program in the 1980's, he was a season ticket holder and loyal booster of Spartans' football and basketball teams. He was a member of the Spartan Foundation, Quarterback Club and Rebounders/ Hoopsters Club. He also was a member in their Alumni Club and the Heritage Society.
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