Obituaries Jerry A. Vaala
Jerry A. Vaala
Service Information
| Services | 10:30 AM Thursday December 22, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 207 Franklin St., Waterloo |
| Visitation | 4-7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21, at Locke Funeral Home and an hour before services at the church. |
| Cemetery | Memorial Park Cemetery in Waterloo, Iowa |
| Memorials | to the family |
Biography Information
Jerry A. Vaala, 69, of Waterloo, Iowa died at Allen Memorial Hospital on Sunday, December 18, 2011 from complications of lymphoma cancer.
Jerry Allen Vaala was born April 28, 1942 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Alice (Anderson) Vaala. Jerry graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1959.
He married Charlene Bannister on March 27, 1965 in Preston, Minnesota.
Jerry worked at Titus Mfg. as an office representative for 14 years and then he was a machinist at Viking Pump for 25 years, retiring in April 2004.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he was a deacon for many years. He also was a blood donor for 25 years. Jerry belonged to the Early Ford V-8 Club and loved classic cars.
Jerry is survived by his wife Charlene; daughters: Terry (Joel) Osmundson of Washburn and Angie (Mike) Andrews of Waterloo; sons: Craig (Helida) Vaala of Waterloo, Scott Vaala of Dubuque, and Jeff (Michele) Shimek of Austin, Texas; 14 grandchildren: Shannon (James) Henson, Aaron (Sharra) McNally, Jessica (Cam) Behnke, Ryan McNally, Cassandra McNally, Ashley Vaala, Travis Vaala, Sydney Osmundson, Anna Osmundson, Alyssa Andrews, Kayla Dempster, Samantha Dempster, Marcus Winter, and LaToiya Bjorklund; 10 great‑grandchildren: TaberLee Vaala, Kylee Stubberud, Jaden Henson, Devan Henson, Carter Olson, Emerlyn McNally, Ja’Mya Clark, Isaiah Clark, Jada Wynter and Jalen Wynter; and sister Connie (Jim) Bedard of Washburn.
He is preceded in death by his brother Harlan Anderson and grandsons: Jason Hendershot and Dillan J. and Billy J. Vaala.
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Condolences (11)
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Molly Skilling (Cancer Center)
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Priscilla(Faust)Mills, Manteca, California
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Duane and Janett Aschbrenner.
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friendly to all. We was always glad to see you two at the Eagles, etc.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Marilyn Ryan
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1 Thess. 5:23 - And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
To the family of Jerry A. Vaala:
We, the Family of Gift of Life Church want to assure you that you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We know the same God who has helped you with past trials, will be ever present during this one as well.
May you find assurance in His word, strength in His presence and comfort in His love. We will be praying for you, and trusting that God will be your portion and help, as well as comfort your entire family.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Brian E. Hill and the Gift of Life Family
