Jerold Fred “Jerry” Hurst, 82 of Glenwood, IA entered into rest on May 31, 2014 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was the youngest child born to Carl & Ona Hurst on Aug. 28, 1931 on the family homestead near Glenwood, IA.
Jerry was raised on the family farm and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1949. He was employed as a trade carpenter for Leonard Edwards. Jerry then faithfully served his country as a SGT. during the Korean Conflict from 1951-53 and was stationed in England and Germany. He was a life member of the VFW in Glenwood. Following his honorable discharge, Jerry continued as a carpenter for Hugh Edwards and the Glenwood Resource Center until his retirement.
Jerry loved gardening, woodworking and made beautiful clocks among other projects. He also enjoyed reading, listening to good easy music and traveling. Jerry attended several University of Iowa football games with his friend Jerry Kaiman. He also liked Jays Basketball, Royals Baseball and spending time with his family. Jerry had resided at Glen Haven Home since 2007 and considered the staff as his family as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceding Jerry in death were his parents, siblings, Margaret (Jim) Newman, Carl H. (Bessie) Hurst, Jack (Betty) Hurst; nephew, Jim F. Newman, III; niece, Penny S. Sexton. Survivors include his brother Ronald (Ruth) Hurst of Glenwood, IA; sister-in-law, Marlis Newman; nieces & nephews, Gary (Reta) Newman; Larry C. (Carol) Hurst; Sherry A. (Leslie) Peterson; Dan E. Hurst; Denise (Steve) Jacobsen; Steve Hurst; Leslie (Kyle) Lausee; Barb (Curt) Miller; Valerie (Kevin) Anderson; numerous great nieces & nephews & great-great nieces & nephews and many friends.
Private Interment will be at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established.
Visitation:Monday, June 2, 2014
1:00 PM
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Service:Friday, June 6, 2014
2:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
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Uncle Jerry knew EVERYTHING about carpentry and a whole lot about anything else.
His work ethic and attention to detail was a model for me to look up to.
I remember looking forward to his annual visits to St.Louis and our vacations in Glenwood – picking gooseberries, target shooting, walking the tracks, his chevy stepside work truck and 4th of July fireworks on the hill (with LOTS of chiggers).
I’m sure my dad Jack and Uncle Jerry have been up late every night since Saturday catching up.
Whenever I see a pair of striped overalls I always think of him.
This world is short one good man – he will be missed.
Dan Hurst (nephew) Fairview Heights, Illinois
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