Jerry C Clough

Date of Death: April 3, 2011

Jerry Collin Clough, 78, of Lafayette, died at 9:21 p.m. Sunday April 3, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Central.
Born Oct. 30, 1932, in Peoria, Ill., he was the son of the late Donald and Lucille Tippy Clough.
Mr. Clough, whose professional name was Jerry Collins, was the program manager at WASK radio and hosted the long-running talk show “Public Opinion” from 1969 through the mid-80s. He also owned C Screen silk screening, contracting with many local businesses including Lafayette Quality Products, where he worked on-site.
Surviving are his wife, Priscilla; and three daughters, Michele Messenger (husband: Bill) of Denver; Natalie Powell (husband: Larry) of Lafayette and Maren Jordan (husband: Jon) of Brownsburg.
Also surviving are a grandson, Austin Oliver; and granddaughter, Madeleine Jordan.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Meadow View Cemetery. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Rev. Scott Mann officiating. Those wishing may contribute to the Sanctuary Building Fund at Christ United Methodist.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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My sincere condolences to Jerry&s family.
I worked with Jerry for a few months in 1969, and enjoyed visiting with him when I was able to join the WASK ""Old-timers"" for breakfast. He&ll be missed by all of us.

...dave harold
WASK, 1959-69

I worked for Jerry in the 70s at WASK. He was a great guy. A jewel on the radio. A jewel of guy.

The news is really unexpected, but I was asking about since i had being a long time that we did not see him at the Christos&s restaurant for breakfast or at Sam&s

My loosing a great friend like him is devastating and I hope your heart mends day by day considering the Christian resignation and the hope to be with him again.

From all my family, a sincere sympathy

Pedro F Castillo

We&re thinking of you Michele and are sending love. Elaine

I loved his Public Opinion show, even as a kid. I listened to it during the summer and when my mom would take me to orthodontist appointments and the like.

The topics brought up on any given day spurred on many a conversation and I learned to debate on various subjects and on many levels because of spark from Jerry?s show.

I called in as a six grader and was told to call back when I was a little older during the screening process. That didn?t deter me though, I would plead my opinion to one of my parents and if they agreed it had merit, they would call in and voice it for me on occasion.

One of the regulars, an older fellow that called himself Sage was of particular interest to me when he would call in and talk to Jerry. I say older, but who knows?everyone sounds older when you are eleven or twelve years old.

I thank this man in absentia, for hosting a program that helped me to develop a life long skill that has served me well.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Natalie and family,
I was so sad to hear of your dad&s passing. What a sweet man. He certainly touched a lot of lives (I can still hear his distinctive voice coming from the transister radio, my mom being a faithful listener). Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Dear Priscilla & Family...

We were so saddened to read of Jerry&s passing..

Altho it had been some time since I&d seen Jerry & you..Wilk has often mentioned the various times he saw & had a &chat& with you..some very recent..

I have many fun memories of working with Jerry and his ""clever wit"" never dimmed..

May your Faith..Love & Memories give you strength now & in the days ahead..

Thinking of you...
Wilk & Sherry

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.