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Jerome Werthmann Obituary
Jerome "Jerry" A. Werthmann
September 10, 1934 - May 15, 2024
Jerome "Jerry" A. Werthmann, 89, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Runge Mortuary, followed by a rosary at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Jerome was born on September 10, 1934 in Davenport, IA, to Sebastian and Mabel (Hoese) Werthmann. On November 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Franceschina. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in 1989 after 30 years of service. Jerry then worked for Lujack's for another 20 years.
Jerry was very friendly and made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, being outdoors, running, cookouts, billiards, birthday dinners, and more than anything spending time with his family. He also loved a cold glass of gin.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Betty Werthmann; children: Kelly (Scott) Gilliam, Kevin (Sherri) Werthmann, Jennifer (Todd) Satterly, Connie Werthmann, and Janel (Kory) Clark; grandchildren: Ashley, Koltin, Austin, Paige, and Maile; six great-grandchildren; sister, Madonna Nelson; sister-in-law, Yvonne Werthmann; and his cat, Shilo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; eight siblings; and grandsons: Corey Michael and Jarin.
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Suzi Eslick (Ryan)
May 20, 2024
Sweet memories of the summers we would visit our Iowa family Uncle Jerry I always remember
Helen McCormick
May 19, 2024
I met Jerry while working for Scott County, did a lot of title transfers for him. Such a nice guy, always smiling, he even gave me a recipe for alfredo sauce! He was a great man, will be deeply, may his family hold the memories for years to come. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family and all who were blessed to know him.
Tim Rohm
May 18, 2024
My condolences. The 1st neighbor I can recall having some 60 years ago. Chatted with him when I would run into him at Hyvee. Nice man.
Mary Kline (daughter of Marion and Elmer Doak)
May 18, 2024
My deepest sympathies to the Werthmann family. Jerry and Betty have been very good friends to my parents Marion and Elmer Doak. I'm sure Elmer has already reserved a T-time for a round of golf.
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May
19
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory838 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
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19
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