BOONE, Iowa—Jerald Custer Crise, age 88 of Boone, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home with family surrounding him.
Jerry was born on May 4, 1934 at home in Altoona, the son of Presley and Gladys (Custer) Crise. He attended Des Moines Public Schools.
Jerry was united in marriage with Betty Fromm on January 30, 1953 in Des Moines. The couple moved from Colfax to Boone in February 1975, when Jerry was helping wire the Vet Med at ISU.
Jerry was an electrician for several companies over the years, most recently Nelson Electric of Ames. He retired on June 6, 1996 due to his health and safety while climbing ladders.
Jerry was an active member of Central Christian Church in Boone, where he was a part of the choir and helped in many aspects. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 10+ years, starting when his boys were young. Jerry loved NASCAR (especially a Jeff Gordon fan), listening to Gospel Radio, and raising chickens. He had a passion for building his model train; He had 6 trains and multi levels built that he would run each morning.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Carl and Steven Crise; daughter, Coleen Crise; and brothers, Art and Jack Crise.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Betty; children, Jerry (Pam) Crise Jr of Chicago, IL, Cinda (Rob) Eckard of Boone, Linda (Dave) Dostal of Cambridge, WI, MaryLou (Larry) Carlson of Boone, Brian Crise of Ames and Justin Crise of Boone; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian), Melissa (Robert), Nikki, Tony (Kristen), Jamie (Amy), Chris (Aja), Bart, Cerri, Chad, Adam (Emily) and Derek (Sami); numerous great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson, Oliver.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Rose Hill Cemetery, east of Luther. Inurnment will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.
Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Crise, 88, Boone, Iowa
