Gerald Ralph Vraspier

VRASPIER, PETERS, THOMPSON, SCHMIDT, REID, LIERMAN, TUCH, PEED

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 9/15/2022 at 15:41:42

Gerald Ralph Vraspier passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, Iowa at the age of 94.

Gerald was born on February 16, 1928 in Neligh, Nebraska to Ralph and Fannie (Peters) Vraspier. He graduated from Niobrara High School in 1946 before serving in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. Gerald married Donna Thompson on September 5, 1948 in Niobrara, Nebraska. The couple had two children, Rick and Greg and spent 72 loving and devoted years together before she passed away in 2020. In 1969, the family moved from Niobrara, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska and then to Waterloo, Iowa before settling in Iowa City in 1971.

Gerald worked as a manager for Spelts Lumber in Niobrara, Nebraska and Wickes Lumber in North Liberty, Iowa. He retired in 1998 after 39 years. Gerald was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed wood working in his free time but most important to Gerald was his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will miss him greatly.

He is survived by two sons, Rick (Jane) Vraspier of Marion, IA, and Greg (Chris) Vraspier of Iowa City, IA; seven grandchildren, Kaydee (KC) Vraspier of Boston, MA, Shelby (Brad) Schmidt of Spirit Lake, IA, Cory (Maegan) Reid of Keota, IA, Josh (Kellie) Vraspier of Iowa City, IA, Quinn Vraspier of Kansas City, MO, Zoey (Daniel) Lierman of San Diego, CA, and Jack Vraspier of Marion, IA; two great-grandsons Theo Reid and Alvin Schmidt; one brother Donald (June) Tuch of Kimberling City, MO; one sister Illa (Melvin) Peed of Florida; and many extended family members.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother Glen Tuch.

Private family burial will be held. To celebrate the lives of Gerald and Donna, a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lensingfuneral.com

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