Jerry Street's Obituary
Jerry Wilbur Street of Corydon, IA passed away on September 4, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born on April 4, 1943 at home in Humeston, IA to Ralph and Arlene Street. He graduated from Morman Trail High School with the class of 1961 and then received a two year degree from Des Moines Area Community College.
Jerry was united in marriage with Barbara Irene Rockhold on November 1, 1963. To this union two daughters were born. Lisa Rae was born on April 11, 1965 and Tina Marie arrived on October 18, 1968. Jerry was baptized alongside his two daughters on June 27, 1976 at the Lineville Methodist Church.
Jerry proudly served our country in the United States Army for three years. Two of those years were spent in Germany. After serving his country Jerry spent many years in law enforcement. In his retirement years, he spent time working for his great friend Kevin Cline on his farm.
Jerry was a member of the Corydon and Humeston golf courses. He loved golfing and was very competitive. Jerry also loved hunting and spent many years at his in-laws hunting with family. He also loved attending sporting events, especially to watch his daughter and grandchildren in all of their activities. The referees and umpires of the games always knew when Jerry was in attendance.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barb (Rockhold) Street of Corydon, IA, sister Nancy Caster of Humeston, IA, brother Donald Street of Humeston, IA, brother Roger Street (Becky) of San Angelo, TX, brother-in-law Charles Rockhold (Barb) of Mercer, MO, brother-in-law Cliff Rockhold (Peg) of Camdenton, MO, sister-in-law Teri Caldwell (Stan) of Carlisle, IA, daughter Tina Ewing (Jeff) of Pella, IA, grandson Travis Ewing (Abby) of Russell, IA, granddaughter Shannon "Sweet Pea" Van Wyk (Jacob) of Otley, IA, grandson Nicholas Loew of Corydon, IA, great granddaughter Raylynn Van Wyk of Otley, IA, great grandson Thompson Ewing of Russell, IA and a whole host of cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Arlene (Reed) Street, in-laws Ray and Wilma Rockhold, brother-in-law Ray Caster, sister-in-law Nancy Rockhold and daughter Lisa Loew.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon with Pastor Diane Olson Schroeder and Carlos Paugh officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville, IA. Visitation will be Monday, September 13, 2021 with family present from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Memorials may be sent to the family and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com and at facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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