Gerald K. "Jerry" Costelic, 73, of Hurley, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.      He was born March 18, 1939, in Calumet, Mich., son of the late John and Leona (Christle) Costelic. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, serving time in Germany during that period.      Following his honorable discharge, he worked at St. Regis Paper Co. in Milwaukee for several years prior to moving to Hurley in 1968. He then was employed at White Pine Copper Co. and Bessemer Plywood Corp. until his retirement.      Jerry enjoyed being outdoors and loved growing roses and tomato plants. He also enjoyed reading and was a student of history.      On Feb. 2, 1964, he married the former Patricia Mae Murphy in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2004.      Surviving are a son, Brian, Greenville, Wis., and daughter, Tara (Stephen) Corcoran, Port Orchard, Wash.; four grandchildren, Jason Costelic, Sean Corcoran, and Sawyer and Kamdyn Costelic; and a brother, Ronald, Paris, Ill.      Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Walters.      Per Jerry's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.      Online condolences can be given to Jerry's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements were with McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood, Mich.