Jerry Gaetz | |
|---|---|
 Gaetz in 1960 | |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate | |
| In office ? – April 9, 1964 | |
| Mayor of Rugby, North Dakota | |
| In office 1958–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1914 Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1964 (aged 49) Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Minot |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Olive Knutson (m. 1942) |
| Children | 3, including Don |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State College of Science |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
| Unit | 14th Traffic Regulation Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Stanley Jerome Gaetz (April 25, 1914 – April 9, 1964) was an American railroader and politician from North Dakota. A member of the Republican Party, Gaetz served in the North Dakota Senate in 1964 and was mayor of the town of Rugby from 1958 until 1962. Gaetz briefly ran for lieutenant governor in 1964.
Gaetz died on April 9, 1964, after giving a speech in support of Barry Goldwater at the state party convention. His son Don Gaetz later served as the president of the Florida Senate from 2012 until 2014, while his grandson Matt Gaetz served as a U.S. representative from 2017 until 2024.