Jerry Albert Current
Jerry Albert Current
Jerry Albert Current
May 4, 1938 – September 23, 2015
Grinnell (New Sharon), Iowa | Age 77
Jerry Current, 77 of Grinnell and formerly of New Sharon passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Jerry Albert Current, the son of Perry and Nina (McKee) Current, was born on May 4, 1938 in Eddyville, Iowa.
Jerry attended Riggs Country School and Barnes City High School before helping his father farm in the Barnes City area.
Jerry was first married to Marlene Reynolds. To this union four children were born, Janice, Shelly, Steve and Tracy. They later divorced. On June 2, 2000, Jerry was united in marriage to LeeAnn Bair.
Jerry worked 20 years at Hagan’s Insulation Factory in Oskaloosa before working for the Oskaloosa sale barn and Squaw Creek Dog Kennel in Barnes City, retiring at age 65.
Jerry loved to mow yards and took pride in his work. He enjoyed attending races at Oskaloosa, going to garages sales, watching old westerns, and his dogs, Sara and Tippy. Jerry was a member of the Oskaloosa Assembly of God Church.
Jerry’s memory will be honored by his wife, LeeAnn Current of Grinnell; his children: Janice Roudabush of Grinnell, Shelly Roberts of New Sharon, Steve (& Darlene DeLong) Current of Sully and Tracy Current of Montezuma; three step children: John (& Caitlin) Urfer of Newburg, Robert Stanek of Ottumwa and Kristina Raney of Grinnell; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers: Marvin (& Joyce) Current of Oskaloosa and Larry Joe (& Betty) Current of Oskaloosa; two sisters: Sharon (& Jerry) Thompson of Oskaloosa and Cheryle (& Dave) Maudlin of Barnes City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister-in-law, Sheryl Current.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Burial will be held in the Highland Cemetery in New Sharon.
Memorials may be sent to the funeral home and directed to the Jasper County Animal Rescue League.
