Memorial
Jerry H. Durgin, 68, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23rd from 4 PM to 8 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 24th at 1 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial will be held at Wilcox Cemetery in Viola, Iowa.
Jerry Henry Durgin was born on July 19, 1949 to John and Doris Allen Durgin in Anamosa, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Deborah Anderson on August 30, 1969 in Cedar Rapids. Jerry was a devoted employee at Quaker Oats, as an electrician, for 32 years prior to retiring.
Jerry will forever be remembered for his willingness to help. He was truly a master of all trades. No matter who, what, when or where, you could always count on him. Jerry’s quick witted, ornery, but loving personality will be missed by all. He enjoyed family, hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors, especially camping in Guttenberg. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed enough to have known him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Deb; children, Brent (Melissa) Durgin of Anamosa; Cass (Ashley) Durgin and BJ Durgin both of Lisbon; 6 grandchildren, Hailey, Kyle, Jake, Hank, Lacey, and Kali; and many extended loving family members.
Jerry was preceded in death by his Grandma Allen, parents, and a sister, Carolyn Durgin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Unity Point Hospice-Palliative Care or the Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/.