Gerryl “Gerry” Harper, 74 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 4, 2021. Gerry was born on September 9, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Charles Franklin and Wanda Lee (Dyke) Radford. She was raised in Glenwood graduating with the Class of 1965 from Glenwood High School. She was united in marriage to her soulmate Thomas Gale Harper on August 28, 1964 in Glenwood.
Gerry was co-owner of several Pizza Hut Enterprises with her husband Tom until their retirement. They enjoyed spending time at their vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks where the family went boating, water skiing and spent quality time together. She liked going to car shows and taking a spin in their collector cars. Her love of nature was shown by feeding the birds, tending her flowers and being out in her yard. Gerry was an Iowa Hawkeye fan. She was most devoted to her family and dearly loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceding Gerry in passing were her parents. Survivors include her loving husband Tom Harper; daughter Angie (Terry) Marlow all of Glenwood, Iowa; son Todd Harper of Papillion, Nebraska; granddaughters April (Joey) Schoening and Cami Marlow of Glenwood, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Cadyn Lichty, Grey and Graham Schoening; sisters Jo (Phil) Brown of Glenwood, Iowa; Deb (Steve) Bussey of Lincoln, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Private services are planned.
Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Harvey T. Rimel Post #141 Glenwood American Legion or Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Glenwood, Iowa.
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We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all. Gerry was quite the character and one of a kind. With love, Dona and Donny.
Gerri was a very special lady. Tom Angi and Todd so very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Gerry – there are no words to describe how much you are already missed. <3
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Gerrymandering was a wonderful person.
Sorry to hear of the loss of Gerry. My condolences to Tom, Angi and Todd. Also to Jo and Deb and family and friends. Gerry was always a pillar at the Radford reunions and will be missed deeply. RIP my dear cousin.
So sorry to hear about Gerry she was a very nice cousin. Tom, Angi andTodd Jo and Deb my thoughts are with you. Rest in peace Gerry
Offering our sincere condolences with your loss. Thinking of you Tom, Angi and Todd. Your wife/mother was a great person and will be sorely missed.
Sorry for your loss. Always loved Gerry. Will miss her.
We are deeply saddened by the news of Gerry’s passing. Our condolences to Tom, Angi, Todd, Jo, Deb and families. Gerry will be missed by many, may she Rest In Peace.
We are so sad to hear of cousin Gerry’s passing. Sure will miss you, Gerry.
Our deepest condolences to you Tom, Angie, Todd and your loved ones. I will hold dear our “talks” while doing hair, she was an amazing woman I just loved!!!
Gerry was one of a kind. Such a sweet lady & one of my very favorite customers I had. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you all!
I am saddened by Gerry’s passing. Prayers and sympathy to Debbie and the rest of the family. –cousin, Charlene (Radford) Coffey
Please Harper family, accept our sincere condolences. Gerry was our neighbor at Lake of the Ozarks. She was a beautiful, kind and caring woman who will be missed by so many friends and family. Gerry left a wonderful example of how to live life to its fullest for all her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will miss her tremendously. May she Rest In Peace.
Our Hearts and Prayers are with the entire Harper Family. God Bless
Sending our prayers and condolences to you. Suzan Ord Iliff
Tom, Angi, and Todd. I am sorry to hear of Gerry passing, she was a wonderful person and was always so nice to the Moore family. I will keep your family in my prayers during these difficult days.
Jo and Deb – your both in my prayers. Sending hugs to all
So saddened to hear about Gerry. We enjoyed time together at reunions. I thought Gerry was so much fun and she made me feel part of the group. And so pretty she was. She will be missed. Tom if you need anything don’t hesitate to call. Prayers to the Harper family.
So sorry that you have lost your wife, mother, and grandmother. Just remember how she loved you all. You are in my prayers.
I love Grandma Gerry so much and I am so happy she was able to meet 2/3 of my children. I will always remember her laugh and wit and carry her spirit with me. Love you all and sorry for the loss of such a fun loving part of your family. I know she will always be 2hip4me.
Prays to the family
Tom, I was so saddened to hear of Gerry’s passing. I’m sorry there wasn’t more for her that we could do. I did enjoy her so much, and you as well. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Tom, Todd, Angi and Jo…..so so very sorry to hear this. She was a good friend, will always carry her in my heart – Glenwood lost a Wonderfully kind Lady but God gained and ever nicer Angel. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. xoxoxo
Tom, I was so sorry to hear about Gerry. I knew she was very sick. I am so sorry about your loss. I will be thinking about you and your family.
So sorry to hear of cousin Gerri’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and. Prayers.. Peace be with you.
Tom, so sorry for your family’s loss. Gerry and I were friends from Kindergarten on. She will be missed by all. Barbara Hamm Lehmen
So sorry to hear about Gerry’s passing, I can’t help thinking about all the times I’ve had with the family, she almost grew around me and my family, so sorry to you Jo, Tom so sorry to you!! You have a great family to help you overcome the heartaches you’re going through!!
I’m so very, very sorry about your loss. Words can’t express how sad I am about Gerryl’s passing. God has gained a wonderful new angel. God bless all of you .
Aunt Gerry, I love you and miss you so much.
Aunt Gerry – its very close to the one year mark. Not a single day has passed without you in my thoughts and on my mind. We all miss you & Grandma so very much. Love Stef
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