Screen Rant

  • What happened to Jerry Gergich when Parks and Rec ended? 1 / 11

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  • Jim O'Heir portrayed the character for all seven seasons. 2 / 11

  • By the end, he received the respect he deserved after years of torment. 3 / 11

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  • In season 7, Jerry decided to go by his true birth name, Garry Gergich. 4 / 11

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  • Garry felt accepted by his peers after Donna used "Garry" on his place card at her wedding. 5 / 11

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  • Ben then encouraged Garry to become the interim mayor of Pawnee. 6 / 11

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  • In the series finale, it was revealed that Garry served 10 terms. 7 / 11

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  • He remained happily married to his wife Gayle. 8 / 11

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  • The Gergich family grew with a few grandchildren and great-children. 9 / 11

  • Garry lived until his 100th birthday and his funeral was a major ceremony. 10 / 11

  • Ben and Leslie attended the funeral of their friend. 11 / 11

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