Jerry Taft, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist for 33 years, dies at 77

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https://abc7chicago.com/weather/retired-abc7-meteorologist-jerry-taft-dies-at-77/6332373/

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jerry Taft, who served as a meteorologist at ABC7 for 33 years before retiring in January 2018, died peacefully Thursday night surrounded by family members. He was 77 years old.

Jerry is survived by his wife Shana and his children Skylar, Storm, Dana and Jay.

While reflecting on his career when he retired from ABC7, Jerry said he did not intend to become a television meteorologist and became interested in meteorology from flying airplanes.

He was a captain in the Air Force in Texas when he took the local weatherman in San Antonio up for a publicity flight for the military. Then, that weatherman turned the tables and put Jerry on the air.

 

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Jerry Taft

Jerry Taft, who spent 33 years as a meteorologist at WLS-TV, passed away Thursday night at age 77.

Story from ABC7 Chicago:
https://abc7chicago.com/jerry-taft-death-age-weatherman/6332373/

Prayers and condolences to Mr. Taft's family and former colleagues.

 

[radioman148]

RIP Jerry Taft

 

[seatownmedia]

What a nice long run on WLS TV. He fit Chicago perfectly...kind of folksy, very Midwest sounding, a bit goofy at times. Perfect combination for Chicago’s abc O&O.

 

[radioman148]

What a nice long run on WLS TV. He fit Chicago perfectly...kind of folksy, very Midwest sounding, a bit goofy at times. Perfect combination for Chicago’s abc O&O.

He was originally on WMAQ-TV before going to WLS-TV. A nice long Chicago run.