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In memory of
Gerald "Jerry" Ward Fitzgerald
July 12, 1945 - March 24, 2022
Jul 12, 1945 - Mar 24, 2022
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Obituary
Jerry (Gerald) Ward Fitzgerald entered into rest peacefully on March 24th, 2022 in Independence, Iowa. Born to Mary Agnes (Ward) and John James Fitzgerald in 1945, Jerry was the youngest of five children. Following his graduation from Independence High School in 1962, Jerry was called to serve our country in Vietnam, and did so proudly
A loving, gentle and devoted father, Jerry single-handedly raised his two young boys John Ward and Justin Ward, at their …
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Memories & condolences
Jerry was a kind man who loved his family very much. He will be missed.
Jerry was a kind man who loved his family very much. He will be missed.
Jerry was a kind man who loved his family very much. He will be…
Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
St. John Paul II Cluster Independence & Winthrop, Iowa
Favorites
What was Jerry's favorite color?
Jerry loved the colors Forrest Green, Blues and Maroon/Wine Red.
Jerry loved the colors Forrest Green, Blues and Maroon/Wine Red.
Jerry loved the colors Forrest Green, Blues and Maroon/Wine Red.
What causes did Jerry care about most?
- The Wounded Warrior Project ~ Serving Soldiers who suffer with PTSD
- Goodwill In…
- The Wounded Warrior Project ~ Serving Soldiers who suffer with PTSD
- Goodwill Industries o…
- The Wounded Warrior Project ~ Serving Soldiers who suffer with PTSD
- Goodwill Industries of Eastern Iowa
- the She…
What were Jerry's favorite vacation spots?
Jerry's FAVORITE vacation spots were wherever his children and grandchildren were (m…
Jerry's FAVORITE vacation spots were wherever his children and grandchildren were (mostly Lawr…
Jerry's FAVORITE vacation spots were wherever his children and grandchildren were (mostly Lawrence, Kanas) and visited …
What were Jerry's favorite artists or styles of art?
Jerry loved Fabric Art, Quilting, was an amazing Tailor and could sew very well. He…
Jerry loved Fabric Art, Quilting, was an amazing Tailor and could sew very well. He also enjo…
Jerry loved Fabric Art, Quilting, was an amazing Tailor and could sew very well. He also enjoyed antique art or vintag…
Timeline
Born
July 12th, 1945
Independence, IA
Graduated from high school
1962
Independence, IA
Served in Vietnam
1964
Survived by
Joan Stabel
Sister
Ali Fitzgerald
Daughter-in-law
Bainbridge D. Fitzgerald
Grandson
Kohen J. Fitzgerald
Grandson
Alec Fitzgerald
Grandson
Zakada Fitzgerald
Grandson
Andrea Martin
Daughter-in-law
Ahnika Fitzgerald
Granddaughter
John Fitzgerald
Son
Predeceased by
Justin Fitzgerald
Son, 1976-2020
Mary Ann Rasmussen
Sister, 1929-2015
Eugene (Gene) Fitzgerald
Brother
Betty Fitzgerald
Sister
Mary (Ward) Fitzgerald
Mother
John Fitzgerald
Father
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Reiff Family Center - Funeral Home, Crematory & Event Center
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