Jerry N. JENISON

JENISON, STURGEON, EVANS, TROTTER, PIPER, ROGALLA

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/9/2010 at 14:00:18

January 27, 1944 - October 4, 2010

Lake Mills, IA -- Jerry Jenison, 66, of Rice Lake (Lake Mills) and formerly of Ames, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice House in Mason City, Iowa. There will be a gathering of Family and Friends on Saturday, October 9, 2010, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Turnberry's, Rice Lake Golf and Country Club, rural Lake Mills, Iowa. Celebration of Life - Monday, October 11, 4 to 6 (program at 4:30) at the Alumni Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Jerry's name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Rice Lake Chapter, Ducks Unlimited- Greenwing Program, or a charity of the donor's choice. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry was born January 27, 1944 in Belmond, IA, the youngest son of Duane and Henrietta (Sturgeon) Jenison. Jerry began his professional life teaching and coaching in Lake City, IA. In 1968 he moved to Ames and was employed by Iowa State University in the Personnel Office, first as an Interviewer and ultimately as Associate Director. In 1981, Jerry became the Human Resources Manager at the Ames Laboratory, a Dept. of Energy lab on the Iowa State campus, retiring in June of 2004.

Jerry is survived by his loving family, his wife, Lynn, Lake Mills, IA; daughters, Gina (Pete) Evans, Ankeny, IA; Tami (David) Trotter, Lorton, VA; sons, Judson of Minneapolis, MN; Scott of Ames, IA; grandchildren, Maya and Jack Evans and Ty Trotter; brothers, Roland (Phyllis) of Ames, IA; and Lynn (Karen) of Ellensburg, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents ; and his mother-in-law, Bernice Piper.

Des Moines Register, Iowa
October 8, 2010

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Jerry N. Jenison, 66, of Rice Lake (Lake Mills) and formerly of Ames, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice House in Mason City, Iowa. There will be a gathering of Family and Friends on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Turnberry’s, Rice Lake Golf and Country Club, rural Lake Mills, Iowa.

Celebration of Life – Monday, Oct. 11, 4 - 6 (program @ 4:30) at the Alumni Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Directions: I-35 to Exit 111B (Hwy 30 West) in Ames. Take Exit 146 (University Blvd) continue north to South Fourth St and turn left. Take the third drive (right) into the Iowa State Center parking lot. Park in Lot A2 or A3. Celebration of Life will be held in the Mente/Boyd Reception Area, 3rd Floor, ISU Alumni Center. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Jerry’s name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Rice Lake Chapter, Ducks Unlimited -Greenwing Program, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry was born January 27, 1944 in Belmond, IA, the youngest son of Duane and Henrietta (Sturgeon) Jenison. He was raised on the family farm and attended Belmond schools, graduating from high school in 1961. He attended Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1966. Jerry was united in marriage to Bonnie Rogalla in 1964. Three children were born to this marriage; Gina, Tami, and Judson. On May 31, 1979 Jerry was united in marriage to Lynn Piper and to this marriage was born one child, Scott. Jerry began his professional life teaching and coaching in Lake City, IA. In 1968 he moved to Ames and was employed by Iowa State University in the Personnel Office, first as an Interviewer and ultimately as Associate Director. In 1981, Jerry became the Human Resources Manager at the Ames Laboratory, a Dept. of Energy lab on the Iowa State campus, retiring in June of 2004. Following his retirement, he and Lynn moved to their cottage on Rice Lake (Lake Mills) and remodeled, making it their permanent home. After their move, Jerry enjoyed farming for a friend during spring planting and fall harvest seasons.

Jerry was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed spending time with family and friends while fishing, waterfowl hunting, golfing, or simply enjoying a Rice Lake sunrise or sunset. He was an avid Cyclone fan and enjoyed any sporting event as both spectator and participant. Jerry was a competitor from his early years, playing with his two brothers on the farm or participating in sports while in school. This spirit continued throughout his life playing adult league basketball and racquetball in Ames all the way to his retirement when he took up a new challenge, golf. Jerry, always the teacher/coach, encouraged everyone around him to do their best. He was at his best when offering supportive advice to his children and grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by his loving family: his wife Lynn of Lake Mills, IA; daughters, Gina (Pete) Evans of Ankeny, IA; Tami (David) Trotter of Lorton, VA; sons, Judson of Minneapolis, MN; Scott of Ames, IA; grandchildren, Maya and Jack Evans of Ankeny; Ty Trotter of Lorton, VA; brothers, Roland (Phyllis) of Ames, IA; and Lynn (Karen) of Ellensburg, WA, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law, Bernice Piper.

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