Jerod Dean Ehmen 1979-2013

EHMEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/18/2013 at 10:13:32

Sioux City Journal
17 February 2013

SIOUX CITY | Jerod Dean Ehmen, 34, of Sioux City, began his peaceful journey home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2013.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mayflower Congregation Church, 1407 W. 18th St., Sioux City, with the Rev. Dan Lozer officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service.

Jerod was born on Feb. 8, 1979, in Sioux City, where he also grew up, attending Irving Elementary, Woodrow Wilson and East High Schools. Jerod found his passion through his great artistic ability as a tattoo artist.

Jerod deeply loved all of his friends and family, living life to the fullest known as "Big Crazy." Jerod's happiest moments were spent with his friends and family playing games, having get-togethers, fishing, camping and rooting on the Huskers. He was the proud dad of four children, a daughter Haley, and three sons, George, Jesse and Jonathan.

Recently Jerod celebrated many life milestones including reconnecting with the love of his life, Stephanie. He was adopted by his recovery family and also became a member of the Mayflower Congregation Church.

Jerod is survived by his mother, Deb (Mark); his grandparents, Donna and Clair Chrestensen; the love of his life, Stephanie; their son, Jonathan and Stephanie's son, Joe, whom Jerod loved as his own; his daughter, Haley, and sons, George and Jesse. He is also survived by his sisters, Devan (Marc) and Carey (Sammy); a brother, Nick (Jenny), his nephews, Caleb, Carson and Jeffrey; and his nieces, Kirsten Riley Nicci and Samantha; many friends; and his sponsorship family tree.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Dick, and grandfather, Donald.