I met Jerry through the Linn Co. Civitan Club and was always so impressed with his giving heart and generous spirit for so many projects to help others. Thank you for sharing your cabin with our club for several potlucks. I always looked forward to your hospitality and warmth.
Sue Stannard
November 2, 2016
I was honored to work with Jerry in a volunteer capacity for many years. He was a cherished friend! Jerry touched the hearts and lives of many people with with his servant’s heart! He will truly be missed!
Shirley Brown
October 26, 2016
I enjoyed working with Jerry at the History Center. Always fun when we had a potluck down at their cabin on the Cedar River. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Jerry will be greatly missed.
Jeanne Hepker
October 22, 2016
I have worked with Jerry many times over the years at Collins Radio Co. (Rockwell Collins) . He Was A Great And Wonderfull Friend. My sympathy and prayers for loss.
Earl Lagerquist
October 22, 2016
My sympathy and prayers for your loss, JoAnn and all of the "kids" and grandkids. Uncle Jerome was such a very kind gentle and giving person. He was a joy to be around. It was always a treat to get an email from him. I will miss that. He certainly had his priorities right. He has given us all an example of how to live. May he rest in peace.
Sr. Margaret Friedhoff
October 22, 2016
It was my privilege to work as director and as a fellow volunteer with Jerry for many years at the Linn County History Center. He interviewed many of the citizens of Linn County for the Center's Oral History project. These tapes a living legacy to his love of people and his journalistic skills. He is sadly missed but his work remains for the future.
James W. White
October 22, 2016
I want to send you, JoAnn, and all of Jerome's family, my condolences on his passing. I was so lucky to have him as an uncle and friend. Because of his generous spirit and positive attitude his presence in our lives was a gift and a blessing. May he rest in peace.
Irven Friedhoff
October 22, 2016
Joann and family, sorry to hear of Jerome's passing. I always felt that Jerome had that same smile and twinkle in his eye that my dad did. Very special! I also remember the story when all of the uncles along with my dad would go out on Saturday night, they had to kneel and say the rosary. She didn't trust them to not get into to trouble. Love to all the family.
Dianne(Ferrie) and Leonard Loebach
October 21, 2016
Jerry was one of my first volunteers at Noelridge Greenhouse. The program was new and because of his volunteering background, I was able to ask him questions and he would honestly answer me. He told me, "Just treat them like family but make sure they understand they are here to help you and not the other way around." We have a great volunteer program here and it has a lot to do with Jerry and his teachings. Many days he would come in, pull on his coveralls and do something. A lot of the time he did things I had not thought of. "I noticed this needs done", he say. There are few folks around like Jerry anymore, ready with a hug or a smile, a silly or smart remark, stories of the past, willing to help, just plain loving. Our favorite line of his, "Should I have JoAnn make German Chocolate cake?" Our hearts are with you JoAnn and family. The staff and volunteers at Noelridge Greenhouse.
Kristie Benzine
October 21, 2016
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY THAT ALL OF THE FAMILY AND ANYONE THAT KNEW UNCLE JEROME, DOESN'T ALREADY KNOW. HE HAD THE SAME TRAIT THAT WAS INSTILLED INTO HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS. THAT KINDNESS, GENTLENESS, SENSE OF HUMOR, THE TWINKLE IN HIS EYES AND THAT WONDERFUL LAUGH. THE LOVE OF FAMILY...UNFORGETTABLE HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE AND TRULY LOVED BY SO MANY.
THERE IS ONE HELLUVA FERRIE REUNION HAPPENING IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW AND UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN UNCLE JEROME...
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
GIVE MY DAD A HUG FROM ME...I MISS HIM.
LYNN ANN (FERRIE) OLSON
October 20, 2016
I have called Jerry my friend for many many years. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known.
Rest in peace Jerry
You have earned it.
Orville McInroy
October 20, 2016
Heaven has gotten one of the most respected and loved gentle souls I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. It was nice to have understanding manager. He really was a second father figure for a lot of us at Rockwell Collins. I am so sorry for loss!
Penny Ohrt
October 19, 2016
Aunt Joann You are in my prayers for losing Uncle Jerry. I have the most wonderful memories from childhood at your cabin and being on the hous
eboat. Thank you both for being a part of my family. I love you all. Wish I could be there to hug you in person. Love Anne
Anne Hartwig Hoppers
October 19, 2016
Uncle Jerome's Family :Words can not express the loss at this time. Letting you know our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
God Bless.
Mike, Rikki and Elliott Ferrie
Mike Ferrie
October 19, 2016
To Uncle Jerome's family Sorry for your loss we will have you in our thoughts and prayer I know he's checking up on his brothers and sisters that have passed before him. God bless you guys
Steven & Cindy and Savannah. Ferrie
October 19, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was like a another dad to me and I use to go to the cabin all the time in junior high with Jerilyn. He touched so many lives and many prayers and blessings to your family .. Love you
Cindy Kriegermeier
October 18, 2016