On the Golden Bachelor’s September 2023 finale, love seemed to be in the air for Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 70. Regrettably, their fairy-tale romance ended abruptly only a few months after their January wedding.
Gerry’s Past and Post-Marriage Life
Gerry formerly owned various restaurants in Moline, Illinois and even sold his drive-in franchise, Mr. Quick, back in 1985, before moving to Indiana for his retirement. His career claims were contested in a report alleging that he had exaggerated his accomplishments, a claim he firmly denied.
On retiring, Gerry didn’t just rest on his laurels; he took up work as a handyman, extending a helping hand to his local community. Following the dissolution of his short-lived marriage, Gerry remained in Indiana, where they were considering moving together before their breakup.
Theresa’s Financial Career and Life Post-Marriage
Theresa, on the other hand, pursued a successful career in finance. For 17 years, she’s been navigating the financial industry and has managed to acquire six securities licenses. She currently holds a senior compliance officer position at a regional firm in New Jersey.
Before launching herself into finance, Theresa used to be a stay-at-home wife and later switched to day trading. She maintains a residence in New Jersey, where she lived during her brief marriage to Gerry.
Marriage, Agreement, and Separation
The couple made it clear early in their relationship that they had a prenuptial agreement in place. This was a wise move considering they went their separate ways only three months after tying the knot.
Before the separation, they had been exploring the idea of moving in together. They had even gone as far as looking at properties in South Carolina and New Jersey, but the separation occurred before any final decisions were made.