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Gerald "Jerry" Raymond Driscoll
1944 - 2025
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
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Gerald "Jerry" Driscoll Obituary
Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Driscoll, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Jude Catholic Church by Rev. Nick March. A luncheon will be served immediately after the service. Burial: Mound Cemetery, Watkins. A rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Teahen Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, and after 9 a.m., Friday at the church.
Jerry is survived by his wife Cindy; daughter Jenny (Joel) Hansen of Cedar Rapids; son Jeremy (Amelia) Driscoll of West Des Moines; step daughter Amanda (Lonnie) Carolan of Vinton; step son Troy Gardner of Cedar Falls; grandchildren Jacob (Emily) Hansen, Joshua Hansen, Jules and Maverick Driscoll, Clarissa, Hudson and Brie Carolan, Sofia Gardner; great grandson Kingston Hansen; brother Bill (Karen) Driscoll of Newhall, brother-in-law Jim Clark and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Edwin (Judy) Driscoll, Ronald Driscoll, Carol Clark, Lloyd Driscoll, Patricia (Victor) Butz and Larry Driscoll.
Jerry was born on June 18, 1944 in Watkins, to Edwin and Lucille Schutterle Driscoll. He graduated from Norway High School in 1962. Jerry served with the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 and was stationed in Vietnam for one year. Jerry was married to Diane Stallman and from that union two children were born, Jenny and Jeremy. He then married Cindy Milbrath Gardner and they shared 16 years together. Jerry worked for Iowa Manufacturing for over 40 years, rarely missing a day, and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Norway American Legion.
Jerry was an avid runner who completed three marathons and a triathlon. He enjoyed bicycling, hunting and traveling with Cindy. Jerry always liked to keep busy and could be found doing outdoor projects at his home or helping others in need. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the best grandpa ever and his family will miss him dearly.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Catholic Church.
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David Lauer
April 23, 2025
Met Jerry when I went to work at Iowa Manufacturing, Cedarrapids Inc, then it became Terex and wasn't long before another great place to work came to an end. Jerry and I remained friends, bicycling, snowmobiling, boating, hunting and a few beers and maybe a shot of whiskey. It was hard to see Jerry's health decline, but he always kept pushing on, always under the watchful eye of Cindy who kept him going. We will meet again, and shake the place up. RIP
Russ and Mary Rhinehart
April 18, 2025
Met Jerry and Cindy at the Moose Lodge. We really enjoyed visiting with him. What a great man. Our hearts go out to Cindy and his family
Chub and Renee Harms
April 17, 2025
Jerry could always make you laugh. We will never forget two of his favorite lines. Smoke 'em if you got 'em and nothing lasts forever. Rest in peace Jerry.
Tom Schulte
April 16, 2025
Jerry and I were classmates in the Norway Class of '62. We were on the cutting edge of getting into mischief. Jerry could act a little rough around the edges at times but was nothing but a Teddy Bear. I will miss our long telephone calls reminiscing about the "good old days". May Jerry be nestled in the palms of the power greater than ourselves!!!!
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Judy Kitzmann
April 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss! May you rest in peace!
Deann Turner
April 14, 2025
My sincere condolences to Jenny, Jeremy and the entire Driscoll families. We will all miss him. What a great guy and so many fun memories of Ragbrai and events we all attended together. Keep all those great memories close to your heart during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Deann, Sydney, Lexi, Ava Turner
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