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Jerold Gaines, Sr. Obituary

Jerold Wayne Gaines Sr. (Jerry) was born July 14, 1935, the son of Wayne LaVerne and Bernice Elizabeth (Irish) Gaines and passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2012, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic.
He was a long time resident of Atlantic. Jerry worked for Payless Cashways for 19 years and UBC for 10 years. He was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Jerry also volunteered at Atlantic High School sporting events for 25 years. Jerry served in the Iowa National Guard for seven years.
On July 4, 1969, Jerry married Marcella A. Pedersen in St. Joseph, Mo.
He enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law, Axel A. Pedersen, bowling and playing horseshoes. Jerry was a devoted Iowa Hawkeyes fan. When Jerry spent time with is grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his face would joyfully light up.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Bernice Gaines; his brother-in-law, Louie Gipple; and his great-grandson, Austin Reid Jordan.
He is survived by his wife, Marcella Gaines of Atlantic; his sons, Jon (Pam) Jordan of Wiota, Kim (Barbara) Jordan of Plattsmouth, Neb., Ron (Ellen) Jordan of Forest City, Jay (Teresa) Jordan of Omaha, and Jerry Jr. (Nancy) Gaines of Omaha; his grandchildren, Christina Flott, James Shafer, Tawna Rutherford, Thor Jordan, Dr. Rachelle Rider, Ty Jordan, Travis Jordan, Joshua Jordan, Sarah Jordan, Levi Jordan and Tanner Jordan; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Gipple and Judy Rumery; his brothers-in-law, Larry (Dixie) Pedersen, Dan (Chris) Pedersen, Rodney Pedersen and Jim Pedersen; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic with burial to follow in the Atlantic Cemetery.
Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

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Published by Atlantic News Telegraph on Jan. 26, 2012.

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February 7, 2012

Marcella, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Jerry. God bless you and your family. Howard Harmsen

Sharon Goff

February 1, 2012

Marcella and family. I was so sorry to read of Jerry's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beverly South

January 31, 2012

Marcella so sorry to learn about Jerry . You are in my prayers.

Brenda Secord

January 31, 2012

Marcella, Ron, Jon, Kim, Jay, Little Buck,and all other family. I am sorry and saddened to hear of Big Buck's passing. Paige and Todd had told me the last few years had been tough on his health. He is in a better place however I believe he would rather be with all of you. Jerry was a great man, one of the nicest people I have been fortunate to have known in my life. I always appreciated how he took care of Melanie after school the few months we had resided in Atlantic. I know this is a very hard time in your lives and I apologize you have to go through this time of sorrow. When I think of Big Buck I do it with a smile on my face and a fishing story in my mind. Best Wishes to all of you, your wives, and all the extended family. I am more than confident he is in the best place possible.

David Sieh

January 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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