Gerald "Jerry" Keith Mischon Sr.

May 15, 1938 - August 1, 2017

Gerald (Jerry) Keith Mischon, Sr., passed away August 1, 2017. He was born May 15, 1938 in Lexington, MO. Jerry graduated from Lexington High School; after which, he attended The University of Missouri graduating with degrees in Chemical Engineering and an MBA. While at Mizzou he was initiated into Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He then served in the Army Artillery in Bad Kissingen, Germany as a First Lieutenant. Following his service, he was employed by E. I. DuPont de Nemours in Nashville, TN and Richmond VA. He became interested in the world of finance and became a CFP retiring from Morgan Stanley in 2012 after 45 years. Jerry served on the Spring Branch ISD School Board for six years including one term as president. Also he was a founding member of The Executive Hunting Club. He enjoyed being a member of The C Club and United Republicans. Golf was a life-long interest of his so he played whenever possible. Among other interest was the game of Bridge. Jerry was predeceased by his parents; son, Scott Antone Mischon; and his sister. Surviving are his son, Gerald (Jay) Keith Mischon, Jr.; Jay’s wife Elena and children Caden, Ryland, and Claire; also, Scott’s son, Michael Mischon. A memorial gathering will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Jerry’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.