10 Facts About Jerry Gergich

Jerry Gergich was credited as a recurring character for the first two seasons, but was promoted to the main cast beginning with season three.

Garry Jerry Gergich, born February 29,1948, is a longstanding employee of the Department of Parks and Recreation who is nearing retirement and is a married father of three girls.

Jerry Gergich first speaks in the Season 1 episode, "The Reporter".

Jerry Gergich's surname was first mentioned in the episode "Park Safety".

Jerry Gergich has heart problems; he mentions he has a pacemaker in the episode "Woman of the Year", and had a heart attack in "Halloween Surprise".

Jerry Gergich is artistically talented, with several stellar original paintings he made shown throughout the series though these talents are not appreciated by his colleagues.

Jerry Gergich is moreover a skilled pianist, playing Brahms' waltz op 39 no 15 in the "Telethon" episode, and playing at home to accompany his singing daughters and wife.

Jerry Gergich appears to be a talented engineer, having developed a clean renewable power source which he presents in "Second Chunce" but then accidentally destroys by sneezing on it.

Jerry Gergich is an ordained minister, and officiates at Leslie's and Ben's wedding.

Jerry Gergich is buried with much ceremony, attended by possibly the President of the United States, but his name is misspelled "Girgich" on his gravestone.