Gerald Wilfred MCNULTY

MCNULTY, HOFER, DOCKSTADER, GRIBBEN, ROLFES, PLIESTER, ALEXANDER, CASTLE, ROWE

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 11:37:44

January 7, 1917 -- January 10, 2011

BELMOND, IA - Gerald "Jerry" W. McNulty, 94, of Belmond died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, Jan 15. There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home and a Christian wake service and time of sharing at 7 p.m. at the funeral home Friday, Jan. 14. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Jerry's name consider Belmond-Klemme Schools Scholarship Foundations One, B-K Scholarship Foundation Two, Hospice of Wright County or to their own choice.

Gerald "Jerry" Wilfred McNulty was born on Jan. 7, 1917, in Belmond. He grew up in Belmond and graduated with honors from Belmond High School. While in school he excelled in football and basketball. After graduation, Jerry attended the University of Iowa for one year, receiving straight A's. He then returned home to help his father on the family farm. Jerry married MaDonna Hofer on May 6, 1939. They briefly lived in town while Jerry operated a local service station. They then moved to the family farm north of Belmond where they spent the next 60 years raising their family. They later moved into a condo in Belmond. Jerry farmed his entire life and also worked as a hail adjuster for 25 years. He visited many places and always returned home having met new friends. Jerry was a kind man who took great pride in his hometown of Belmond. He served as a member and president of the the Belmond School Board for several years and was instrumental in the decision to buy the land where the current schools are located. He enjoyed being a member of the Gridiron and supported Belmond sports throughout his entire life. For many years he could be found in the bleachers cheering on the Broncos. Jerry served on the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Eagle Grove and later in Belmond. He was an active lifelong member of the of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Jerry was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had season tickets for more than 30 years. He looked forward to attending games with his children, grandchildren and many friends. As a proud Irishman, he was also an avid fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Jerry will always be remembered for his dedication to his family and friends, his sense of humor and his hearty laugh. Jerry's legacy will live on in the lives and hearts of his surviving children, sons, Tom (Diane) McNulty, Napels, Fla., Mark (Marcia) McNulty, Clear Lake, Dennis McNulty, Belmond, daughter, Shannon McNulty, Santa Fe, N.M., and son, Edward McNulty, Belmond; a daughter-in-law, Cyndy McNulty, Belmond; his grandchildren, Maureen (Scott) Dockstader, Ames, Michael (Lisa) McNulty, Zimmerman, Minn., Monica (Jeff) Gribben, Mason City, Matthew (Theresa) McNulty, Polk City, Mitchell (Melissa) McNulty, Ankeny, Meagan (Kyle) Rolfes, North Liberty, Kathleen (Chad) Pliester, Belmond, Lisa Alexander, Lincoln, Neb.; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, MaDonna, on Dec. 3, 2005; three sisters: Marian McNulty, Donna Castle and Patricia Rowe; and three brothers: Donald McNulty, Father Edward McNulty and Paul McNulty. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa.

Mason City Globe Gazette -- Iowa
January 14, 2011