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Gerald Wike Obituary
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Steve Palo and the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating. Private family inurnment services will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
Memorials may be directed to the Jerry Wike Memorial Fund or donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Jerry was born Sept. 12, 1941, in rural Rockwell, the son of Merit and Geraldine (Awe) Wike. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1959.
Jerry married Pat Pinneke on October 2, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. Following his return to Mason City, Jerry began working as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Jerry retired from the post office in 1999 after 33 years of service.
Jerry enjoyed riding his recumbent bike, feeding the wildlife in back of his home, and was a Civil War enthusiast. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his children and grandchildren.
Jerry was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Pat L. Wike of Mason City; daughter, Terri (John) Davis of Encinitas, Calif.; son, Scott Wike of Natchez, Miss.; four grandchildren, Macey, Derek, and Dustin Davis, Linden Wike; brother, Glenn (Suzanne) Wike of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Joyce (Charles) Vorce of Mason City, Marlys Green of Mason City, and Connie Gramstad of Shakopee, Minn.; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Eugene Edward.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Wike
Linda Boyd Kavars
November 28, 2011
Pat...I want you to know you are in my thoughts...as you know I just lost my mother too so have been dealing with my own grief but want to take this opportunity to send you my condolences. I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with Jerry at the last reunion...he was a good guy. I am sorry he left us so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Linda Boyd Kavars
Tom Fitzgerald
November 24, 2011
Terri, I will never forget your father he delievered mail to Whisky River Boot store and he always had that great big smile on. He was a true friend and a great story teller. He will be missed by all but always in our hearts. God Bless you and your family.
Rachael Adams
November 23, 2011
to the Wike family~
I was so shocked to hear about Jerrys passing. What a strong fighter he was going though his heart surgery the to his cancer. Jerry will forever be in my heart as one of the strongest people I have ever known. I enjoyed spending time with hime each month as he came in for cuts at Great Clips.
November 23, 2011
To Pat & Family, we are so sorry to hear about Gerald, I wish I would know all of your family better. Somehow we lost touch. I've always heard such wonderful comments about Gerald. One of my good memories as a child is how Gerald's family looked after my family. At this Thanksgiving we are so very thankful for Gerald's life and how he touched so many people. God Bless all of you! Love Terry and Linda Piper.
Joe and Sharlene Juhl
November 17, 2011
To Pat and Family members of Jerry,
It was with sincere regret that we heard this morning of the loss of Jerry. We know what a shock you have suffered. We wish to express our deepest sympathy and the hope that the kind thoughts of your many friends and family will make your grief a little easier to bear. He was a wonderful person, and will be sadly missed.
David Meyer
November 16, 2011
Pat and Family--My prayers are with you. Gerald has been a fighter. Hang on to the Memories. I have thoughts and dreams of Phil and Sharon.
November 16, 2011
Pat & Family
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Pat & Vance Harris,SLC UT
Carolyn Buser Lansaw
November 16, 2011
Pat..So sorry of of your loss of Gerry.He is at rest now.Prayers go out to all the family.Memories are forever and you have many great ones.
November 15, 2011
Dear Pat, I was sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's grace and love surround you and your family during the coming days. Blessings, Sally Livingston
Richard "Dick" Meyer
November 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Bonna Pinneke
November 15, 2011
Dear Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. We are sorry you and Jerry were not able to enjoy each other longer after fighting so hard to recover from heart surgery and then from his first cancer. We thank God for the time you had and the many memories you have to help you in your time of sorrow. We will continue to hold you in our prayers.
Ron & Kathy Ziegler
November 15, 2011
Pat, God Bless you and your family in the great loss of your husband and the father of your children & grandfather of your grandchildren. God Bless Gerald on his finale trip to be with our Lord and Savior.
November 14, 2011
Pat, we were saddened to hear Gerry passed away. Stan said he had talked to him at church recently. So sorry. Stan and Renee Curry
Pam and George Mathews
November 14, 2011
Pat - so sorry to hear about Gerald's passing. He was a tough guy and a fighter.....he will be missed by all who knew him - we have many happy memories in growing up. Hang on to your precious memories as they are priceless! George and Pam Mathews
Philo Hettinger
November 14, 2011
Dearest Pat and family: May God give you strength and guide you through this time. Keep your memories in your heart. Gerry is with our Lord. May his memory be eternal.
Frank Thornton
November 13, 2011
Pat, so sorry for you loss may God bless you, you will be in our prayers!
Diane DuSold Quigley
November 13, 2011
Patsy,
So sorry to learn of Gerry's passing. Much love to you and your family. Diane DuSold Quigley
Frank Thornton
November 13, 2011
Pat,so sorry for your loss may God bless you, you will be in our prayers
Frank Thornton
November 13, 2011
Pat so sorry for your loss may God bless you.
Stephen Van Houten
November 13, 2011
Patsy:
I'm so sorry. I'm glad that I came to the noon luncheon at the Italian Garden, and sat next to Gerry. He was a good man.
With Deepest Sympathy,
November 13, 2011
Goodbye Uncle Gerald, I'll miss you. Jerry
Carolyn Duregger
November 13, 2011
Oh Patsy, I/we are so sorry to hear of Gerry's death. He fought the good fight and was able to spend more quality time with you and his family. May our Lord give you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love, Carolyn & Dick Duregger
Mike Evans
November 13, 2011
Pat-We are so sorry to hear about Gerry. He had to endure a lot of pain and suffering these last few years and our heart goes out to you and your family. Your strength has been unmeasurable through these hard times and our thughts and prayers are with you.
Bless you always, Mike & Carolyn
Sondra King-Welsh
November 13, 2011
Sweet Patsy and family, You have always been a blessing to your family and to our Class of 1959. Each of us send prayers for you during this terribly sad time. It was wonderful seeing you on our visits home and thank you for always being present at the lunches. We so enjoyed the time we were able to share during our 50th Class Reunion.
Sending prayers for strength, peace and wonderful memories for each of you. There is much love sent at this difficult time. Your sweetheart, is at peace, no more pain or suffering. May you too find peace. He will never leave you and always live in your heart. God is holding him in His arms with healing and the gift of everlasting life. Sondra King Welsh Class of 1959
Larry Stump
November 13, 2011
Pat -- We were blessed to have visited with you and Gerry this summer. He fought so hard with his illness. We will miss Gerry as well as other members of our class. God be with you in this time of mourning. With all our love -- Larry & Laurene
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