Gunflint Trail Losses Long-time Resorter

Jerry Parsons of Hungry Jack Lodge passed away at the lodge on Christmas Eve. He had been battling Parkinson Disease for many years. Hungry Jack Lodge was purchase by Jerry in 1972. With his passing the trail losses truely a colorful character and he will be missed by the Gunflint community.

Jerry "retired" a few years ago but he remained at the lodge. While the day-to-day operation of the business was turned-over to his son Forrest at that time, Jerry was always around to lend a hand. You can view a history of Hungry Jack Lodge written by Jerry years ago by clicking on Lodge History.

See Death Notice in Duluth News Tribune, December 28, 2006