Jerry Lee Padgett

Jerry was called to his heavenly home on November 8, 2020. He was born in Iowa City to Tom and Minnie Padgett on June 7, 1938, a middle child with 8 brothers and sisters. Jerry and Jeannie were the twins in the family. He married Rosalie Mae Savage on June 6, 1960 and they had 3 children Curtis (Gail) Padgett, Jerrilynn (James) Atkinson, Joleen (Chris) Bruce and six grandchildren Jenny (Keith) Munson, Joseph (Susan) Atkinson, Joy (Jamie) Staudacher, Josh (Korissa) Atkinson, Levi Bruce and Lexi Bruce. Jerry served in the IA Army Reserves from 1961-1963 and the WI United States Air Force Reserves from 1963-1967. Jerry and Rosalie lived in numerous towns around WI and IA while Jerry worked for the C.R. Anthony stores and later, he worked for the Lincoln National Life Insurance company as a successful insurance salesman. While working for Lincoln National, Jerry was in a severe car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Fortunately for his family, Jerry’s resilient personality allowed him to have a productive life doing volunteer work at the Gunderson Clinic for over 20 years. He was affectionately known as the “Candy Man as he would pass out candy to patients and workers while working. Our family would like to ask that everyone who knew or was touched by his generosity to carry out his mission and “Mix it with love and make the world taste good”. Thank you everyone at Bethany St. Joseph nursing home that were able to be there for our Husband/Dad when we were not because of these crazy times. We are forever grateful to you. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Bethany St. Joseph Care Center.