Gerald A. Stodden 1928 to 2012

STODDEN, WINTERHALTER, LAWLER, ROBBINS, DAVIS

Posted By: James Mincks (email)
Date: 8/12/2012 at 10:11:46

Gerald "Jerry" Stodden, 84, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Genesis Senior Living Center, where he had resided for 19 months.

Jerry was born July 3, 1928 in Charter Oak, Iowa. He retired from Hawkeye Wood Shavings after many years of faithful service.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna Stodden; children, Donna (Karl) Winterhalter, Michael (Jerri Faye) Stodden, Richard Lawler, Nancy Stodden and Lorena (Jeff) Robbins; beloved grandchildren, Jennifer, Alicia, Krista, Doug, Michael, Kaylee and Eric; many great-grandchildren; sister, Twyla (Harold) Davis; brother, Charles (Jeanne) Stodden; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives; many special friends and Missy, his cat. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice, 5650 NW Johnston Dr., Suite E, Johnston, Iowa 50131 in loving memory of Jerry. Online condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

taken from the Des Moines Sunday Register, Metro section; July 29, 2012; page 9B, column 6.