Jerry was born June 1, 1949 in LaCrosse, Wiscinsin to Russell & Frieda (Eisele) Nolin. He worked most of his life as a printing Pressman. He died April 20, 2012 at his home in Portland, Oregon.

His survivors include his wife Linda (Murray) Nolin, sons; Michael & Patrick Nolin, Brothers; James Nolin and Richard Springer and sister; JoAnne Seavey.