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Gerald J. (Jerry) Neff, Sr.
July 8, 1935-July 23, 2020
ELDRIDGE-Gerald J. (Jerry) Neff, Sr., 85, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on July 23, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A private family service will be held. Burial will take place at Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department or St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left at www.weertsfh.com
Jerry was born on July 8, 1935 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Jacob Neff and Marguerite (Niemeyer) Neff. He married Barbara Carstensen on November 13, 1954 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Davenport.
Jerry worked for the City of Davenport street department as an equipment operator and foreman until 1966, when he partnered with Floyd "Sparky" Winegarten to start Jerry and Sparky's Bicycle Shop. Over the next 50+ years, Jerry and Sparky's became a Davenport institution, and "Senior" was a fixture in the local community.
Jerry took the most pride, however, in the family he raised and loved his entire life. He is survived by his wife Barbara, Eldridge; son Gerald Jr. (Tammy), Eldridge; granddaughter Jennifer (Benjamin) Bekel, Eldridge; great-grandson Jacob Bekel; niece Barbara (Joe Luntz) Reis, Davenport; great-nephews Thomas (Corrina) Eriksen and their daughter Rachel, Eldridge; and Matthew Eriksen and his daughter Madelyn, Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Shirley Reis.
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Pat Gibbs
July 28, 2020
Gerry was a great man that will be missed by many. Rest in peace
Harold & Joyce Templeman (Sparky’s daughter)
July 28, 2020
Jerry was a lifetime friend. We grew up across the alley from each other, and Jake and my dad were best fishin’ buddies. The Neff family has always been very special to us, and we send our deepest sympathy to all of them, especially Barb and “Little” Jerry. You will be missed by many people. Rest in peace, Jerry.
Charlie & Sharon Sattler
July 28, 2020
We met senior many years ago and we learned right away what a caring person he was. Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends
Bob Behm
July 27, 2020
One of the most caring and honest mad I have known. Knew Sr. man years and will be missed. I pray for a peaceful passage my friend.
Dave Sarafin
July 27, 2020
Senior was a great guy! I enjoyed his humor and wisdom whenever I stopped by the bike shop. He’ll be missed by many.
Roger LaFeber
July 26, 2020
Jerry was a super person who will be missed by many people. My wife and I are proud to have know him and his family. May he rest inpeace. Roger and Kathy LaFeber.
Johnny’O Thier
July 26, 2020
Going to miss him.
Kim Peiffer
July 26, 2020
Rest in peace my friend. You were a beloved institution in the QC cycling community. I've always been proud to call Jerry and Sparky's my LBS.
bruce e nelson
July 26, 2020
great guy
Gail Savolainen
July 26, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the family
Love,
Gail & Mike Savolainen
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