Gustave J. Jockers Jr. passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 due to complications after suffering
a heart attack at his home the evening of November 14 th . Born in Newburgh, New York on May 29,
1949, he was the son of the late Gustave J. Jockers and Jane A. Jockers. He graduated from Wallkill High
School in 1967. He then attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. where he
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering, a Marine Engineer license and
was Commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Gus proudly served in the United States Navy from 1971
to 1982 when he was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant.

Upon graduation from Kings Point, Gus worked for American Thermostat Corporation in South Cairo,
New York, then Fairchild Industries in Latham, New York, and from there went on to pursue his own
business ventures. His primary area of expertise was manufacturing operations, particularly in electro-
mechanical component parts and consumer product manufacturing. The business he started, Control
Components, Inc. (CCI), assisted U.S. manufacturing companies in moving their products, manufacturing
and knowledgebase to the Far East. Always pursuing advances in manufacturing and product
development, his business partnerships also designed, built and sold a number of unique state-of-the-
art electronic components.

Gus also authored two books. The first, “My Life at Kings Point: The Longest Days and the Shortest
Years” chronicles his four years at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. His second book, “Scars Across
America – A Manufacturing Sector that is Gone Forever” describes his career in manufacturing and
explores the reasons for manufacturing leaving the US and how certain sectors might return.

Gus is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nancy Farley Jockers, of Chesterfield, Missouri and his
beloved son, Benjamin Scott Jockers of Saint Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by his sister Sandra
Jockers of Newburgh, New York. Some of Gus’ greatest passions were traveling the world, embarking on
great adventures and making many lasting friendships. He will be dearly missed by all who had the
pleasure to know him.