TEMPEL, Jerome "Jerry" 1951-2020

TEMPEL, LUEPKE, BLEE

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 9/9/2020 at 18:17:08

Jerry Tempel, age 69, died suddenly on September 6, 2020.

He was born January 15, 1951, son of Robert and Camillis Tempel in Winnebago, MN. He graduated from Winnebago High School in 1969 and Jerry received his Bachelor’s degree at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. He graduated from Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN in 1978.

On August 16, 1975, Jerry was united in marriage to Sandy Luepke in Arlington, MN. Jerry practiced optometry in Rockwell City, Waterloo, Waverly, Cedar Rapids, Mason City, and Clinton.

He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Kim (Darin) Wagner of Wheaton, IL, Katie (Ed) Moriarty of Denver, CO, and son Kevin Tempel of Fort Collins, CO. He is also survived by grandsons Eli and Ryan Wagner, and granddaughter Elle Moriarty.

Jerry was an avid bicyclist. He averaged 6,000 to 8,000 miles each year and he especially loved cycling with his family. His motto was “race the rain, ride the wind, chase the sunset, only a biker understands.” Jerry loved spending time in nature, hiking, woodworking, and spending time at his cabin. He loved sports, traveling, and caring for his patients.

Jerry is survived by his brother Joe (Kay) Tempel of Blue Earth, MN, Larry (Liz) Tempel of Savage, MN, Tom (Nancy) Tempel of Minneapolis, MN, Jerry Blee of Lake City, MN, sister-in-law Diane Sinell of St. Cloud, MN, and Gary (Margaret Wagner) Luepke of Arlington, MN.

He is preceded in death by sister Mary Beth Blee of Lake City, MN and parents Robert and Camillis Tempel of Winnebago, MN.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, Jerry would have greatly appreciated making a one-time (or recurring) donation to the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail in George Wyth State Park. This is where he spent a lifetime of memories and his last moments on Earth. You can do this by visiting www.cedartrailspartnership.org/join-donate and choosing the aforementioned donation option. If you’d rather mail a check, payment can be made to Cedar Trails Partnership and addressed to:
Cedar Trails Partnership
6510 Hudson Rd.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Please note in honor of Jerry Tempel

A public visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, September 11, at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway where there will be a 6 p.m. time of sharing. For those attending, we please ask that you wear a mask.

SOURCE: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service