Wahlstrom, Jerry David 85, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully January 8, 2022 surrounded by family. Jerry was born May 18, 1936 on a family farm in Comfort Township to Oscar and Lillian Wahlstrom. He moved to the Twin Cities where he raised three children. He proudly worked at many places, but Robbinsdale Area Schools District 281 was where he spent 36 years as a custodian, bus driver and then the Interschool Mailman. He was a hard worker with a love for life. He was always ready with a positive thought for those he met each day. Farm life never left his heart. He enjoyed yardwork, golfing and feeding the birds. Jerry loved singing, dancing and spending time with his large family and friends. Jerry was a wonderful hugger and sweet winks were his gift to many. Jerry is survived by Dianne Pearson his loving life partner for 27 years; children Michele Niezgocki, Chris (Chuck) Johnson, Tom (Fran) Wahlstrom, Shawn Pearson, Nicole (Jerry) Blasing; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Duane (Georgia) Wahlstrom, Marlyn (Muriel) Wahlstrom, Carl (Diana) Wahlstrom, sister Jean (Marvin Kananen) Wahlstrom. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Shirley Stilwell, Marion Korpi; brothers Maynard Wahlstrom and Vernon Wahlstrom. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at a later date.