Jerry Dean Moss

January 12, 1938 - August 28, 2019

Hastings Funeral Home is in charge of services for Mr. Jerry Dean Moss 81 of Minburn, Iowa. Jerry died at his home Wednesday August 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held Friday September 6 at the Elmwood Cemetery, Minburn at 1:00 p.m. with a Fellowship Celebration to follow at Mudders in Minburn. Jerry Dean Moss, son of William and Erma Moss was born January 12, 1938 in Perry, Iowa and died August 28, 2019 at his home in Minburn, Iowa at the age of 81. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Minburn. He graduated Minburn High School in 1956. He started his work life with his father then began a long career with Wayne Wright Plastering. His job required him to be away from his family but his easy going demeanor allowed him to make many life friends where ever he traveled. Jerry was united in marriage to Phyllis Anne Zimmerle March 10, 1973. When the Open Sign was on or the garage door was open, his many friends knew that it was time for a NASCAR race or a good "ol" western movie. Jerry was a big part of Minburn's rich tradition of the "Singing Wheels Production". Jerry's high school notoriety included baseball and basketball, which continued into post high school and community sports. Jerry absolutely loved hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of Pheasants Forever. Jerry was also an active member of the Minburn American Legion. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, infant son James Dean Moss and sister Virginia Hurd. His memory will be cherished by his wife Phyllis of Minburn. He was a devoted and loving father to Jeri & her husband Richard Hudnut of Van Meter and son Jay Moss and wife Lisa from Baldwinsville, NY. "Papa" Moss was adored by his 4 grandchildren, Brit - Megan - Joel & Justine. Other surviving relatives include "Brother" Larry Ballentine wife Kathy, brother in laws Bill Zimmerle wife Rose, Howard Zimmerle wife Deb, and very dear friends Scott & Amy Culp. Memorials in his name may be left at Hastings Funeral Home, Box 204 in Perry. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at Mudders in Minburn.