Jerry Dunn

Jerry Dale Dunn, 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jerry was born October 4, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa to Leo and Bonnie (Wallace) Dunn. He graduated from East High School and went on to proudly serve in the U. S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he began working for Armstrong Tire where he retired after 35 years of faithful service. Jerry was a member of the Steelworkers Union 164. He was a sports fan, especially the Green Bay Packers, and enjoyed fishing and listening to the Statler Brothers. Above all, his family was most important to him and he treasured time spent with them.

He is survived by his children – sons, Gilbert (Lisa), Jerry (Lisa) and Zackary and daughter, Taylor (Dillon Hernandez); grandchildren, Dylan, Annie, Emily and Kinsley; siblings, Kay (Bud) Collins, Bill Dunn, Jack (Carol) Dunn, Carol (Dennis) Prindle and Mary Jo Dunn; his sister-in-law, Jean Dunn; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bonnie Dunn; brother, Wayne Dunn; uncle, Wayne Wallace; wife, Thalia Dunn; and his beloved dog, TJ.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jerry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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