Jerold Gaines

Jerold Wayne Gaines Sr. (Jerry) was born July 14, 1935, the son of Wayne LaVerne and Bernice Elizabeth (Irish) Gaines and passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2012, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic, Iowa.

He was a long time resident of Atlantic. Jerry worked for Payless Cashways for 19 years and UBC for 10 years. He was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Jerry also volunteered at Atlantic High School sporting events for 25 years. Jerry served in the Iowa National Guard for 7 years.

On July 4, 1969, Jerry married Marcella A. Pedersen in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law, Axel A. Pedersen, bowling and playing horseshoes. Jerry was a devoted Iowa Hawkeyes fan. When Jerry spent time with is grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his face would joyfully light up.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Bernice Gaines; his brother-in-law, Lewis Gipple; and his great-grandson, Austin Reid Jordan.

He is survived by his wife, Marcella Gaines of Atlantic; his sons, Jon (Pam) Jordan of Wiota, Iowa, Kim ( Barbara) Jordan of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Ron (Ellen) Jordan of Forest City, Iowa, Jay (Teresa) Jordan of Omaha, Nebraska, and Jerry Jr. (Nancy) Gaines of Omaha, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Christina Flott, James Shafer, Tawna Rutherford, Thor Jordan, Dr. Rachelle Rider, Ty Jordan, Travis Jordan, Joshua Jordan, Sarah Jordan, Levi Jordan and Tanner Jordan; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Gipple and Judy Rumery; his brothers-in-law, Larry (Dixie) Pedersen, Dan (Chris) Pedersen, Rodney Pedersen and Jim Pedersen; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic with burial to follow in the Atlantic Cemetery.