n and operate the Oskaloosa store until 2016. In 2016, he transitioned the business to his son Jeff, who has worked at the store since he was 14 years old. In retirement he still enjoyed coming in the store and watching his son and family of employees carry on the business. He was a member and former officer of the Iowa Automotive Wholesalers Association. He truly loved racing, especially building racecars with his son Jeff. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, bicycles, and trap shooting. In retirement he looked forward to heading to Sun City, Arizona, with Lois. He delighted in spending time with his family and friends.
His family includes his wife of over 53 years, Lois Haines of Oskaloosa; two children and their spouses, Jeffrey and Kimberly Haines of Oskaloosa and Debra Lynn Haines Porter and her husband Rodney of Reno, Nevada; six grandchildren, Paul (Ashley) Ryan, Crystal (Luke) Broulik, Sarah (Jay) Wills, Gregory Haines (Andy Corbin), Anastasia Porter, and Alexander Porter; seven great grandchildren, six sisters, Beth (Robert) Rickerd of Newton, Edna Haines of Norwalk, Kae (Richard) Wittich of Des Moines, Rose Legg of Des Moines, Linda (Charles) Haltom of Kansas City, Missouri, and Marcena Bennett of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Glenn Haines and Merle Haines.
As was Jerry's wish his body has been cremated. The family will be at the Oskaloosa American Legion from 3-8 Saturday, November 24, 2018, and would invite anyone to stop by and share stories with them. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. As a businessman in Oskaloosa Jerry would try to support as many community organizations as he could. He requested that in lieu of flowers those that feel inclined to give, to please donate to an organization that they hold close to their heart.
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