Memorial

Gerald R. Trimble, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 11am to 1:30pm at The First Church of the Open Bible(1911 E Ave NW Cedar Rapids).  A celebration of life will be held December 27, 2016 from 5-8:30pm at the Atkins Legion Hall.  Per Jerry’s request his body has been donated to medical research. 

Jerry was born on November 18, 1951 to Gerald W. and Marcella (Nice) Trimble.  He married Theresa Ann (Skoglund) Sliter on June 5, 1994.  He worked as a painter for Mestek/Iowa Precision for many years and took great pride in his work. Jerry also worked at Highway Equipment in Cedar Rapids.  He loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren, fishing, and telling stories. 

Jerry is survived by his wife Theresa Ann; sons: Matt Trimble, Jamie (Carie Schmuecker) Trimble, and Joe (Megan) Trimble; step-children: Jason Sliter, Aaron (Jacki Ludwig) Sliter, Ryan Sliter, and Tyanna Weller; grandchildren: Austin, Riley, Allie, Sophia, Katie, Anna, Ashley, Cassy, Joe, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Ryanna, Andrew, Harrison, Dominic; great-granddaughter: Kaylee; brothers: Tim Trimble, Todd (Tina) Trimble; half-brothers: Gary, Glenn, and Rusty McCune; half-sister Gail Trimble; special friends Angela and Brian West; and his furry family: Raven, Brody, Xanadu, and Classic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Trimble, sister Peggy Tebbe, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Flowers and memorials may be sent to The First Church of the Open Bible 1911 E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids, thank you.