Jerry C. Dawdy 1943 - 2013

DAWDY, WINGERT, KLINGENSMITH

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/18/2013 at 09:59:32

Sioux City Journal
17 June 2013

SIOUX CITY | Jerry C. Dawdy, 69, of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence.

Abiding by his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service today at the funeral home.

Jerry was born on Nov. 23, 1943, the son of Ernest and Ruth (Wingert) Dawdy. He graduated from Bronson (Iowa) High School.

He married Mary Anna Klingensmith on May 3, 1964, at Bethal Lutheran Church in Lawton, Iowa. They had two children, Terri and Troy. He later married Karen Simmons on Dec. 9, 1994.

Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at American Gear, Steffens and retired from Chesterman's after 32 years. After his retirement, he worked at Goodwill.

Some of Jerry's hobbies included bowling, golfing, fishing and camping. He was also known for his big heart and always helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family including his sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and children.

He will be remembered for his generous heart and great sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Dawdy; two children, daughter, Terri (Steve) Schultz, and son, Troy Dawdy; two grandchildren, Brittni (Eric) Staben and Tyler Schultz; three great-grandchildren, Logan, Cameron and Jayden; stepchildren, Tony Vermilyea, Ryan Vermilyea and Shay (Pat Gant) Hitchcock; stepgrandchildren, Jade Johnson, Makenzie Oltmans, Toby, Brady, K.C. and Danny Hitchcock, Cutler Gant, Stone and Mila Vermilyea; great-stepgrandchild, Elijah; sisters, Shirley (Jerry) Barth, Mildred (Red) Volkert, Delores (Ralph) Tuttle, Nancy (Dale) Patten and Beverly (Gary) Rocky; many cousins and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie; and his parents.