Jerry Kline
April 15, 2016
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Jerry Kline, 76, was born February 7, 1940, to Charles and Blanche Kline in Bussey, Iowa. He passed away at Taylor House on Friday, April 15, 2016.
Jerry graduated from Knoxville High school in 1958 and received his Bachelor’s from Marycrest College. He served in the Iowa National Guard for 36 years and retired in 1997. After retiring he continued working part-time at the Federal Courthouse Annex Building. Jerry loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sharon; sons, Tom Kline and Tim (Charity) Kline; daughter-in-law, Cassie Kline; step-daughters, Darla Graeve and Darcey (Bob) Sanford; grandchildren, Zoe Kline, Peyton Kline, Devin Kline, Zachary (Emily) Ferguson, Nicholas Kline, Cody (Madison) Graeve, Cally Graeve, Kyle Sanford, Bryce Sanford, and Cole Sanford; great-grandchild, Sawyer Graeve; sisters, Em Poffenbarger, Betty McRoberts, and Lin Williams; and sister-in-law, Darlene Kline. He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved son, Todd Kline; siblings, Doris Williams, Jeff “Merle” Kline, and Charles “Skip” Kline.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW, Altoona. The family will receive visitors Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Cross in loving memory of Jerry.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the excellent, loving care provided by Dr. Matthew Hill and the staff at the John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim and Fran Wadle
04/21/2016
Dear Sharon & family, We only met you at the reception dinner and Wedding of Todd and Mary Ann. We do wish to send our condolence and sympathy.
In Peace and faith, Jim and Fran Wadle
Melinda Sosa
04/18/2016
My condolences to Jerry's family, I know your hearts are breaking. Jerry was just a great person, and obviously loved his family and life. Hold tight to each other and those precious memories.
Since Jerry became ill, there hasn't been a day pass that I haven't missed seeing Jerry at the Federal Annex building, as others have mentioned too. Just hearing Jerry's laughter, knowing he was willing to get anything fixed, or just making sure the building and grounds were perfect was so reassuring. Everyone just was happier after interacting with Jerry who always had a smile on his face.
God speed Jerry.
Mark Shepard
04/18/2016
He was a great guy. Not many know he was a paratrooper in WW II. A man I admired. My sincere condolences.
Penny Stoker, CW4(ret)
04/17/2016
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I knew him from working at Camp Dodge. He was such a nice person to work around.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Maurice "Moe" Wadle
04/17/2016
While I have not seen Jerry in many, many years I did go to KHS with him. He was two years ahead of me in school, being in my older brother's class. I want to extend my condolences to his loved ones. I am very sorry for your loss.