Memorial
Gerald “Jerry” D. Oellrich, 80, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Rock Ridge Care Center, Shellsburg. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Interment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jerry was born to Pete and Irma (McQuillen) on August 22, 1933 in Clarence, Iowa. He attended Anamosa School. Jerry married Irene D. Ricklefs on November 1, 1952. They later divorced. Jerry worked for Cargill, Inc. for 27 years, retiring in 1979. A lifelong farmer, Jerry farmed in Springville and Toddville areas, most recently with his son, Steve. After retiring from farming, Jerry moved to Palo. Jerry loved to play golf, go to tractor pulls, casinos and socializing.
Jerry is survived by six daughters: Susan (Tom) Kimball of Indianola; Sally Fabre of Aloha, OR; Sandra (Larry) Germaine of Center Point; Sherry Christensen of Loveland, CO; Sylvia Dawson of Cedar Rapids; Tricia (Denny) Spear of Toddville; a son, Steven (Deb) Oellrich of Toddville; eleven grandchildren: Crystal Rawlins and Shawn Kimball; Phillip and Preston Fabre; Nikki Olson; Ryan and Johnny Sieck; Derek, Tia and Noah Dawson; and Chelsea Spear; and three great-grandchildren, Jovie and Dylan Olson and Quentin Fabre; a sister Doris “Jean” Clark; two brothers, Larry (Vonnie) Oellrich and Eldon Oellrich and his beloved dog, Shelly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lester Oellrich, sisters, Lorene McGuire, Dorothy Beardsley and Betty Brokaw; son-in-law, Gary Sieck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice.