Jerry L. McConnell, 74, longtime North Liberty and Solon area resident, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, at his home following a sudden heart related ailment.
A memorial celebration will be held later this spring.
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the charity of their choice.
Arrangements are with Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service -- www.lensingfuneral.com
Jerry was born on October 24, 1939 in Ames, Iowa, the son of Thane Edgar and Ruthe Frances Everett McConnell. He was a graduate of Cedar Rapids Washington High School and attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 31, 1965, he married Sue Beaver in West Liberty.
Jerry was employed with Quaker Oats in the engineering department, retiring in 1995.
Jerry loved motorcycles and believed in motorcycle safety. He taught a class for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Kirkwood Community College and most recently began volunteering at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Jerry loved tinkering and was a handyman. He enjoyed collecting “Cookie Monster” memorabilia, doing the crossword puzzle and traveling to Alaska, Europe and beyond. Jerry loved playing Santa Claus at the Solon Library and the North Liberty Recreation Center.
Jerry is survived by his wife Sue and their two sons, Marc (Melissa) McConnell of Mount Pleasant and Don (Debi) McConnell of Mendota Heights, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Thane, Kelsey, Nathan, Aidan and Riley; two sisters, Jo (Bob) Sanders of Anchorage, Alaska and Dee Edder of Salley, South Carolina; his mother-in-law, Lourena Beaver of West Liberty; brothers and sisters-in-law Steve (Shelia) Beaver, Jody (Diane) Beaver, Jan (Mark) Vetter, Alan Beaver (Donna Bruns), and Andy (Becky) Beaver; sixteen nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law.
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