Jerry Hohn

Jerry Lee Hohn
Ankeny

Jerry Lee Hohn, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

Jerry was born June 26, 1942 in Nevada, Iowa to Hans and Leota Hohn. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. He attended Iowa State University and remained an avid Cyclones fan. He worked for Iowa State as a printer for 19 years. He then went on to retire from Amerus Company. After retirement, Jerry loved his part time work as a parking lot attendant for Polk County. Jerry was a champion master breeder and lifetime competitor of exotic show pigeons. He won many championships in his 42+ year career.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Fran Hohn; brother, Steve (Paula) Hohn; sisters, Sharon Adams and Helen (Dick) Opperman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Munson, and brother, Richard Hohn.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or to St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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