GRIFFITH, Jerry Dean 1959-2019

GRIFFITH, KROTZ, GROFF

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 2/5/2019 at 11:26:40

Jerry Dean Griffith

November 27, 1959 - January 30, 2019

Jerry D. Griffith, 59, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 30, at Covenant Medical Center, in Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born November 27, 1959, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Ted and Delores Krotz Griffith. He married Susan Groff August 14, 1982, in Wellman.

Jerry was employed with John Deere for 38 years as a Product Marketing Manager. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Hudson School Board for 11 years with seven of them being the president, former UNI football player and proud supporter of the UNI Panther Scholarship Club, and former Boy Scout.

Survived by: his wife, Susan of Cedar Falls; two sons, Ian (Whitney) Griffith of Waterloo, and Zachary (Chelsea) Griffith of Madison, Wisc.; a daughter, Olivia Griffith of Ames; three brothers: Dennis (Brenda) Griffith of Iowa City, Scott (Ellen) Griffith of St. Louis, Mo., Neill (Mary Ann) Griffith of Chicago; a sister, Peggy (Don) Mason of Tenn.; a beloved aunt, Pat Dusenbery; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 2, at St. Edward Catholic Church. Inichement at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Public visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway where there will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary and 7:00 p.m. vigil. Visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jerry was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Married for 36 years, his favorite pastime was spending time with the ones he loved, often through traveling, playing games, dancing, and all his kids’ activities. #99 was a mentor to so many, and he will be cherished forever.

SOURCE: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service