Jerry Story

JERRY LEE STORY

Fairfield

Jerry Lee Story, 65, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Open visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at Behner Funeral Home. Family will not be present. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Laux Park Family Cemetery, 1185 320th St., Brighton, IA 52540, with Chaplain Don Combs officiating. Please follow the COVID-19 guidelines of wearing masks and social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Ronald McDonald House. Cards and memorials may be sent to Kristy Story, 2270 Marigold Blvd., Fairfield, IA 52556.

Jerry was born June 21, 1955, to Kenneth and Marian (Hammond) Story in Keokuk, Iowa. He married Kristine Sue Laux on July 25, 1976, in Fairfield, Iowa.

Jerry graduated from Fairfield High School, Class of 1973. He was an international square dance caller and local business owner. Jerry enjoyed shooting pool and going to the gun range. He was a Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed watching FOX news. Jerry used his love of music to honor the Lord by making a Gospel CD "Wings of a Dove." Jerry was known for his sense of humor and his story telling. What he loved most was spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He will be missed by his wife, Kristy of Fairfield; his two sons, Joshua (Esther) Story of Navarre, Fla., and Jacob (Som) Story of Fairfield; his grandsons, Seth, Luke and Nathan Story; his two sisters, Jeanie Ludeking of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jane (John) Kurt of Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marian.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.behnerfh.com.