"Emily, Katie and family, So sorry to hear the news of your hubby and daddy. Jerry was taken way too soon. May you find peace and comfort in Gods love and grace. With heartfelt sympathy and HUGS!"
In loving memory of
Jerry N. Honts
March 23, 1961 - August 26, 2017
JERRY HONTS
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Jerry N. Honts, 56, of Muscatine, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Dave McIntosh of the Hillcrest Baptist Church will officiate. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Emily Honts. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Jerry was born on March 23, 1961, in Muscatine, the son of Robert V. and Catherine White Honts. He was a graduate of Muscatine High School, class of 1979. He married Emily Graham on September 28, 2002, in Muscatine at the Wesley United Methodist Church.
He had many talents and skills in the steel fabrication industry and was currently employed with Howard Steel. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, landscaping, and sharing his love for God.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Emily Honts of Muscatine; his children, Sarah Honts of Gilbert, Arizona, and Ryne Honts and wife, Chrissy, and Katie Honts, all of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Hayden, Viviana, and Eli; two brothers, Larry Honts and wife, Mishelle, and Dave Honts and significant other, Gail Long, all of Muscatine; two sisters, Gloria Scholz of Port Orange, Florida, and Shirley Wilson and husband, Jack, of LeClaire; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers-in-law, Lyn Scholz, and John Beverlin; and a nephew, Joe Beverlin.
Tributes
"Jerry, You were a very longtime friend to me.... We forgot about the time when I had to come disco your cable tv..... I won't say what happened. but it was scary, and You were pissed..... Those were times we laughed about in later years.... Actually, you lived in the same hose I rented from Jim and Betsy Evans.... I will miss you very much.... We always talked for like an hour whenever we saw each other.... You jabbered on and on, and I loved it.... Whatever way.... I will touch You to say goodbye... Love You Bro....."
"Finding this loss of a good good friend extremely painful right now. Lots and lots of memories through the years... Will miss you my friend. Until we see each other again...... I will never forget you and I am so thankful you found the happiness you deserved with Emily...."
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"Rip Jerry, , you will be missed. You were a great husband, father, and a friend to many people. Always had a smile. No more pain. You can now visit people in heaven, hunt, fish, and someday we will all see you again. You left much to soon. The angels have opened up their wings. So fly Jerry, keep a eye out for all of us. Emily, katie, and family.. prayers."
"Always fond memories of "Hontsie" as I think I nicknamed him in grade school or jr. high, don't remember but we always talked about our great childhood and all the trouble we caused in math class at old Central. Was always so nice to see him when I'd come back for our class reunions. Too young to leave us. May you RIP Hontsie!"
"im so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was always nice to me and Paul. he was a great papa to all of our grandson Eli. Eli adored him, it was one of the things Eli said about him. Heaven received another angel and I'm sure we will see him again someday. R.I.P. Condolences to the whole family."
"JERRY, I WILL MISS YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK. GOD TOOK YOU TO SOON. YOU ARE MY BEST BUDDY, MY OTHER BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, KEEP THAT WONDERFUL SMILE. Rip with no pain now. See you again someday. WILL NEVER FORGET OUR FRIENDSHIP. STEVE HARRIS"
"Jerry will always be in my heart. One of the best friends I've had."
"So sorry for your loss. May Peace Be With You !"
"Our thoughts, prayers and love during this sad time. May your faith and family love help you through your sorrows."