"Dogs and cats longneck girraffs
Man I miss you road dog "
In loving memory of
Jerry Robert Domek
March 10, 1962 - June 14, 2013
A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2013 at the funeral home. The family will greet friends Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Jerry Robert Domek was born March 10, 1962, in Emmetsburg, IA the son of Robert and Kay (Hauschen) Domek. He attended Emmetsburg Community Schools.
Throughout his life, Jerry worked construction and several other jobs including: factory & farm work, and he worked as a movie projectionist. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, searching for arrowheads, metal detecting and reading. He was a history buff, and he always enjoyed his 4th of July fireworks. Jerry had many collections including guns, antiques, coins, pop bottles and classic rock music.
Jerry's biggest joys in life were his daughter, Miranda "Little", new granddaughter, Ella and his beloved, Rita.
On Friday, June 14, Jerry passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
He is survived by: Rita Fasching of Redwood Falls, MN; daughter, Miranda Domek (Austin); granddaughter, Ella; mother, Kay Domek of Emmetsburg; sisters: Julie Reinders of Norwalk, IA and Deb Metz of Emmetsburg; brother, Tom Domek (Amy) of Emmetsburg; niece, Holly Reinders of Portland, OR; nephews: Joey Reinders (Tonya) and family of Aurelia, IA, Andy Reinders (Tara) and family of West Des Moines, IA; Chad Metz of Ames and Casey Metz (Bri) and family of Emmetsburg and Mitchell Metz of Emmetsburg; and Jerry's beloved pets: Howie and the Grey Beast.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Bob Domek, Grandparents: Raymond & Thresia Domek and John & Katherine McCullough.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss."
"Jerry was one of a kind. He was so kind and sincere, with a pure heart of gold. We had some awesome times and unforgettable memories with good friends. I'll see and the rest if the gang when we hit the Pearly Gates! I love you man!! God Bless"
"I'll never forget as young teenagers we built a log cabin from trees we cut down with hatchets and axes. West of Boggess' pit. Swimming in the pit and getting tar stuck to our hair. Thanks for the memories, Jerry."
"Jerry was my best friend in the 70s see u on the other side my friend "
"I remember getting in trouble lighting off fireworks with Jerry. It was also the day I got in trouble having to explain to my wife why I wasn't at work that day because of the ticket I got. Lol Jerry laughed about it so hard he would start crying. Didn't even care about the fine just thought it was so funny we got me caught playing hookie. I'm really gonna miss you dog. You were always there for me when I needed you. Never let a cloud get in the way of a good time. And you made the worst times golden. I will never forget you. .......ever "
"i worked with jerry in west bend ia back around 2001. he allways talked about how he like to going fishing with his brother tom. "
"Jerry (road Dog) always knew how to make me laugh or forget about the stress I was having. No matter what he could find a way to help me feel better. He helped me get through alot. Gonna miss him My condolences to Jerry's family. He was a Great person to me and my family. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Leo Joe and Louanne Domek"
"Jerry. was such a good natured a fun loving person. He always had everybody laughing. Always staying positive. Jerry you will be missed by alot of people. Especially Larry. You Two talked all the time. R.I.P now my friend. I still remember our last conversation. (Laughter)!! "
"We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a kind soul and such a good friend to my brother, Larry. He will be missed greatly. Larry-Bob and Jerry-Bob have had great times together. He will be remembered with a smile, a laugh, and a tear. "
"I am very sorry for your loss. Jean Jones"