- Date Of Birth: November 21, 1934
- Date Of Death: April 5, 2019
- State: Iowa
Jerold Eugene Kist, the son of Eugene and Estaline (Smith) Kist, was born on November 21, 1934, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Eagle Grove High School “Class of 1954”. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard as an MP and cook for 8 years.
Jerry farmed for many years; he retired in 1984 and then went to work for New Coop in Vincent for about 15 years.
Jerry loved his family, adored his grandchildren and cherished his great-grandchildren. He was very proud of them all and enjoyed attending their sporting events and other activities. He was a big wrestling fan – very supportive fan of the Eagle Grove Eagle’s and the Wartburg Knights.
Jerry passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Gunderson Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI at the age of 84 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald, James and Robert and sister, Mary Lou Johnson.
Survivors include his wife Joan Kist; children: Debra Kadolph (Allen) of Hubbard, Stephanie Marnin (Scott) of Decorah, David Kist (Anita) of Eagle Grove and Tom Kist (Theresa) of Eagle Grove; seven grandchildren: Kurtis Kadolph, Renae Mowrer, Michael Kist, Mark Kist, Eric Kist, Ashley Peterson and Rachel Johnson; six great-grandchildren: Gage, Pyper, Allyson, Trinity, Sydney, Ryder and two arriving late summer; siblings: Ronnie Kist and wife Janis of Dardanelle, AR, Rick Kist and wife Cam of Wausau, WI and Diane Gates and husband Dan of Ankeny and many nieces, nephews and friends.
