Jerry Dunn
March 20, 2019
Jerry Dale Dunn, 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Jerry was born October 4, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Leo and Bonnie (Wallace) Dunn. He graduated from East High School and went on to proudly serve in the U. S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he began working for Armstrong Tire where he retired after 35 years of faithful service. Jerry was a member of the Steelworkers Union 164. He was a sports fan, especially the Green Bay Packers, and enjoyed fishing and listening to the Statler Brothers. Above all, his family was most important to him and he treasured time spent with them.
He is survived by his children – sons, Gilbert (Lisa), Jerry (Lisa) and Zackary and daughter, Taylor (Dillon Hernandez); grandchildren, Dylan, Annie, Emily and Kinsley; siblings, Kay (Bud) Collins, Bill Dunn, Jack (Carol) Dunn, Carol (Dennis) Prindle and Mary Jo Dunn; his sister-in-law, Jean Dunn; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bonnie Dunn; brother, Wayne Dunn; uncle, Wayne Wallace; wife, Thalia Dunn; and his beloved dog, TJ.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jerry.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
“When you have a why, you can overcome any how.”
Sami
09/21/2021
I miss you. I know ur proud of the kids. They sure miss you. We do too pops give em hell 😇
Georgia Ochoa
03/26/2019
I am so sorry for your loss. But I am happy for Jerry that he's in a better place where he can sing and dance and breathe easily. No more pain, no more sorrow. Thank you JESUS.
Joel miller
03/25/2019
rest in peace jerry im sorry for your loss jerry and gilbert he is up there with another good freind of mine your mother theah rest in peace
Judy Kellogg
03/23/2019
My condolences to all . Jerry was a fine man who did all things right, to the best of his ability. He loved the the Lord Jesus Christ. And has made Heaven his home.He told me at Bobby's memorial service,that he himself was ready to meet his maker and would soon see me and every one who asks for giveness of there sins ,he spoke of the streets of gold and the gates of pearl. That we will be danceing on when we get there. We are sorrowful of his passing but we remember he is rejoicing with our Heavenly Father and those of our loved ones who have on before.Jerry will be missed but not forgotten.. Love hugs and prayers your sister in law. Judy Kellogg
Sheryl
03/22/2019
Annie and family. Just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers to you
Larry Ginger
03/22/2019
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rich Dunn
03/22/2019
Love and prayers to all of Jerry's family. Uncle Jerry, Godspeed. You will be missed and definitely were loved by all of us.
Peachie
03/22/2019
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.