Gerald "Jerry" Koski

Gerald “Jerry” G. Koski, age 84, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on December 30, 1940, in Hibbing, MN, to George and Marie (Tremblay) Koski.

He attended Hibbing High School and Grand Rapids Agriculture School. Growing up, he was a pitman for his father at the Hibbing Raceway; little did he know that it would turn into generations of race car drivers, all the way down to his granddaughter. Jerry sat in the same seat at the Hibbing Raceway for over 50 years, sharing his passion for stock cars. He worked at J&L Mine in Calumet, MN, before becoming a firefighter for the Hibbing Fire Department. Jerry worked for 29 years, serving his community, whether it was fighting fires, driving ambulances, or even working on trucks at the station. He enjoyed classic cars, car shows, yearly trips with his family, and enjoying a conversation and a cup of coffee with the old timers.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Janene Koski; children, Terry Koski, Sherry Kingsbury, and Jerry Koski; sister, Kris (Don) Mohawk; Uncle, Ernie Suronen; grandchildren, Cody Koski, Jesse Bonacci-Koski, Luke Kingsbury, Lindsey (Justin) Peratalo, Cassidy Koski; great-grandchildren, Ryder Koski, Eriyan Koski, Julian Peratalo, and Ellie Peratalo, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jackie Steele, and great-grandson, Bentley Koski.

Per Jerry's Request, there will be no services at this time. The family would like to give a special thank you to his nephews, Mike & Mark Pierce and the staff at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation. In honor of Jerry, tell someone a joke, make them laugh, and give a child a dollar for their piggy bank.