Jerry Anthony Chiaramonte

Jerry Anthony Chiaramonte, 77, of Waukee, Iowa passed away on April 20, 2023.Jerry was born on March 7, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and began his vocational career as a teacher at Lincoln High School. He also served as an administrator at First Church of the Open Bible and Des Moines Christian School, a Gift Planning Officer at Drake University, Business Administrator at Wellspring Bookstore, Station Manager at KWKY radio and Director of Media Advancement at LIFE 107.1 radio station. He and his wife, Renee, owned Connxions Bookstore and Event Center. In his retirement years, he produced a podcast called “The Road to Brave” (www.experiencehoperising.com).

Jerry’s faith motivated his life, and Renee, his wife of 47 years, was his partner in his faith walk. His family was very important to him. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Renee; children, Jennifer (Ryan) Ruisch of Laguna Beach, California, Anthony (Katie) Chiaramonte of Baltimore, Maryland, Christopher (Sarah) Chiaramonte of Urbandale, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Skyler, Elyse and Raelyn Ruisch, Roman, Leilahni, Cairo, Jericho and Elam Chiaramonte, Isabella and Gianna Chiaramonte; his sister, JoAnn (Larry) Molenburg of Urbandale, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Mary Chiaramonte of Waukee, Iowa.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Carmella Chiaramonte; and his brother, Philip Chiaramonte.

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa with visitation one hour prior. Family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Life 107.1 Radio.

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