Jerry L. Hepperly

Jerry L. Hepperly, 74, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in the Chapel at Good Shepherd Health Center, 302 2nd St. NE, Mason City, with the Rev. Janet Dorenkamp officiating.

  Jerry L. Hepperly was born Oct. 9, 1940, at Britt, Iowa, the son of Louis and Eleanor (Wright) Hepperly. He was united in marriage to Nina Trimble on June 10, 1962, at Ventura.

He attended country school near Britt and Fertile, Iowa. He was a 1960 graduate of Fertile High School.

Jerry farmed in the Clear Lake and Fertile areas for many years.  

He enjoyed attending auctions, horses, and helping with equipment and traveling with the Hepperly family band.  He instilled a strong work ethic in his three sons, and loved making people laugh. 

He was a member of Ventura United Methodist Church.

Jerry is survived by his sons, Scott Hepperly, Killeen, Texas, Todd Hepperly and Pam Theilen and her son, Gunner, Mason City, Jon Hepperly and Jennifer White, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Nicole (Wallace) Risen, Joseph (Alexandria) Hepperly, Ashley Hepperly, Justin (Jessica) Hepperly, Megan (Craig) Hepperly; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Makswell Risen; a sister, Marilyn (Don) Severson, Joice, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry’s family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care given by the staff at Good Shepherd Health Center and Hospice.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.