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Gerald "Jerry" D. Derifield
August 14, 1952-October 26, 2020
Waterloo - Gerald "Jerry" D. Derifield, 68, of Waterloo, died Monday, October 26, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. He was born August 14, 1952 in Waterloo, son of Clarence E. and Doris J. Winkleman Derifield. He married Sandra Winning; they later divorced. He married Diane Hein July 3, 2007 in Denver, Iowa. He was a machinist at John Deere for many years, retiring in 2001. He later worked as a bus driver, maintenance, and lawn care for Friendship Village. Survived by: wife, Waterloo; two sons, Shon (Prad) Derifield‚ Wisconsin, and Jerry Lee Derifield‚ Waterloo; daughter, Amy (Jason Lewis) Derifield‚ Waterloo; 13 grandchildren, Toby (Kori) Pratt, Hunter (Kayla) Risse, Cameron (Shyanne) Pratt, Crysta (Pierce) Derifield, Emilee Derifield, Matthew (Taylor) Fecht, Chris Fecht, Ryan Fecht, Nathan Bass, Shelby Bass, Lindsey Bass, Brandon Bass, Addie Bass; one brother, Pat (Evelyn) Derifield‚ Waterloo; two sister, Pamela Truax, Waterloo, and Roxanne Derifield‚ Waterloo; and dog, Abbie. Preceded by: parents; two brothers, Dennis and Eddy Derifield; one sister, Sandra Galle; and nephew, John Derifield. Services: 11 a.m., October 30, at Locke Funeral Home; Visitation: 4-7 p.m., October 29, at the funeral home; Memorials: Family; Visit www.LockeFuneralHome.com for more.
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Amanda M Feenstra
November 16, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss he was such a good man and a wonderful friend to my dad.
Merriell & Keith Frantsen
November 2, 2020
Diane & Family: We just heard the sad news about your Jerry from Barb. So sad. I know what a loss this is for you. For sure this is a life-changing event. I don´t know what happened but knowing he was a Christian, knew the Lord, at least you know he will be in his heavenly home. We still miss them. I will pray for you.
Kim hanson
October 29, 2020
Diane and family will be in our prayers and thoughts. Your one of the few my dad remembered Jerry. RIP
Kim and glen hanson
mark and leah patterson
October 29, 2020
please rest in peace jerry.so bad to loose an old friend.
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Dean Payne
October 29, 2020
Jerry was one of the best RIP brother
Johnnie Barker & Karen Flood
October 28, 2020
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband,father,grandfather and brother.Jerry was a great guy and will be greatly missed.May the happy memories you shared bring you comfort at this very sad time.
Don Bogardus
October 28, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald He was a great Neighbor I lived across the street from him and his Wife on Williston before Moving last fall. My Thoughts and prayers are with the Family
Nancy Huffman
October 28, 2020
Jerry was a special guy. He went beyond his job taking care of my folks when they were at FV. He made them feel special, especially my mom. I will miss him greatly. Jerry, say "hi" to Kenny for me when you see him! Take some cheese balls with ya! Diane, my sympathy to you and your family...
Leyla Lagumdzic
October 28, 2020
So sorry about the loss... Jerry was a great guy.. It was nice meeting him and working with him at FV... Sending prayers to the family.
CHAD VAN DYKE
October 28, 2020
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY..WORKED WITH JERRY AT J.D. AND SHARED ALLOT OF LAUGHS ..R.I.P. JERRY
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