Larry Douglas Jess (1950-2021)

JESS, ADAMS, DETERMANN, LANGE

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/28/2021 at 19:40:44

Larry Douglas Jess, age 67, died at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Monday May 28th. Doug had been battling a long illness and passed from a heart attack.
Born 6/29/1950 in Camanche, Iowa, he lived and worked there most of his life. He began his career with Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroad, and worked for them until his retirement in 2012.
He was a dedicated husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. Anyone who met him could see that his soul lived for his family. He also loved the outdoors and the Mississippi River, and made sure that his boys would be able to enjoy being outdoorsmen as much as he did.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Betty (Adams) Jess, his sons Tom Jess (Molly Determann) and Joe Jess (Liz Lange), and his grandchildren Liam, Jayton, Kellen, Izaak, Brecken, Easton, and Rylen. Doug was preceded in death by his son Mathew.
Memorial contributions are welcomed and should be submitted to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa in the name of Doug Jess.
Published on May 29, 201