Jerry Van Dee

North English- Geraldine "Jerry" P. Van Dee was born September 26, 1930 in Holbrook, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Joseph & Daisy Marie (Cobb) Johnston. She attended Parnell High School.
On February 23, 1949 Jerry was united in marriage to Donald Joseph Van Dee in Holbrook. They lived in Armah, Green Valley, Kinross and the North English communities. Together they farmed and owned and operated Don & Jerry's Café in North English. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball, dancing, camping and spending time with her family. Jerry died on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Oskaloosa Care Center at the age of 87 years.

She is survived by her children Connie Greene of Cedar Rapids, Debbie Bombei of Oskaloosa and Terry "Butch" Van Dee of North English; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded by her parents; husband Donald; and an infant daughter Barbara.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. Pastor Luke Caster will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Patrick's Little Creek Cemetery, near Kinross. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 2-5 pm at the funeral home. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com