"Our sympathies to the family as we mourn the loss of Uncle Jerry. Jay & Sarah"
In loving memory of
Jerry Eugene Regennitter
December 24, 1928 - December 1, 2008
JERRY REGENNITTER FAIRPORT, Iowa - Jerry Eugene Regennitter, 79, of Fairport, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008, at his home. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Bishop John Teed will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Kim Regennitter, Kevin Regennitter, George Regennitter, Donnie Brady, Nathan Regennitter, Shane Regennitter, and Dave Dvorak. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the funeral home. Jerry was born on December 24, 1928, in Bennett, the son of George and Dorothy Thoms Regennitter. He married Darlene Conklin on August 26, 1950, in Muscatine. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1946. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving at the end of World War II and discharged in Aug. 1949. He was a truck driver for Sid Geeding and Gless Bros. He operated Jerry's Auction Service and was an auctioneer. He and his wife were antique dealers and owned the former business Sooner or Later on Second Street. He was a craftsman and woodworker who enjoyed building and refinishing furniture in his woodshop and he could fix anything. He enjoyed working in his yard, caring for stray animals, and when he was young he flew airplanes as a hobby. He loved being around his grandchildren and liked taking them fishing and boating. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch swing with his wife and looking out on the Mississippi River. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Regennitter of Fairport; four sons, Kim Regennitter and wife, Teresa, of Strawberry Point, George Regennitter and wife, Dixie, of Revere, Missouri, Kevin Regennitter and wife, Angie, of Fairport, and Donnie Brady of Fairport; 14 grandchildren, Cassandra, Jessica, Brittany, Ashley, Kelsey, Misty, Creighton, Melissa, Nathan, Erica, Shane, Renee, Karrie, and Tracy; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman Regennitter.
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"My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Regennitter family. I'm Norman and Florence's daughter and when I heard that Uncle Jerry was gone, it was like losing Dad all over again too. Hold on to your memories and keep Uncle Jerry alive in your hearts forever. I pray that Dad and Uncle Jerry are together watching over all of us. Janell & Bob Brooks"
"Kevin and family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. I'm sure you have a lot of memories to hold close to your heart to help you thru this rough time. Our thougts and prayers are with you all."
"Darlene and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. The boys and I have very fond memories of the Easter egg hunts you and Jerry had at your house through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Melessa & Nathan, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandpa. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Joyce & Al"
"We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Leesa & Lacy"