Jerry K. Partridge

Jerry K. Partridge, 61, of Lampe, Missouri, died surrounded by his family on Monday, February 3, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

The memorial service was Feb. 9, 2014, at Dogwood Canyon Chapel in Lampe, Missouri. A private burial will be at the Long Creek Cemetery in Danville, Iowa, at a later date.

Visitation in Fairfield, Iowa, will be held Saturday, February 15, at the Behner Funeral Home from 4-8 P.M.

Branson arrangements are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home. Fairfield arrangements are under the direction of Behner Funeral Home.

Jerry K. Partridge was born February 20, 1952, in Fort Madison, Iowa. He was the son of Hugh and Betty (Edwards) Partridge.

Jerry graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Iowa. He furthered his education at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Jerry was the president of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jerry worked in agriculture sales for 35 years and was a volunteer fireman for Lockridge and Fairfield fire departments.

He retired to Lampe, Missouri, in March 2011, where he worked at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.

Jerry married Mary Ann Schnettgoecke on June 27, 1975, in Florissant, Missouri. They were blessed with two children, James (J.D.) and Rebecca.

He was an active member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Branson, Missouri.

Jerry enjoyed trout fishing, restoring his ?31 hot rod with his friends, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Betty Partridge, and nephew, Aaron Drinkall.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Partridge; son, J.D. Partridge and wife Kara of St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Rebecca Partridge Blake and husband Hunter of Allen, Texas; sister, Sherry Drinkall and husband Paul of Cape Fair, Missouri; brother, Terry Partridge and wife Beth of St. Charles, Illinois; three grandchildren, Morgan Partridge, Mason Partridge and Amelia Blake; and eight nephews and two nieces.

Memorials may be sent to Faith Lutheran Music Team or Building Fund, 221 Malone St., Branson, Missouri 65616; Fairfield Fire Department, 104 N. Second St., Fairfield, IA 52556; Lockridge Fire Department; or the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1601 S. Main St., Fairfield, IA 52556.

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