sister, Jean (Gene) Kirgiss, Hector, Minn. grandchildren, Justin Vonderheide, Ryan Vonderheide, Brian Pastrick, Emma Vonderheide, Ethan Vonderheide and Lauryn Vonderheide, Mary Catherine McEwen, Bronwyn Hollis, Will McEwen and Jack McEwen brother, James (Bonnie) Vonderheide, Coal Valley, Ill. Augustine, Fla., Judy Slenker, Chattanooga, Tenn., Jeffrey (Lee) Slenker, Huntsville, Ala., and Bronwyn (Warren) McEwen, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Jerry is survived by his children and stepchildren, Lori Ferguson, Vinton, Iowa, Lee (Jeannie) Vonderheide, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rolf (Kellie) Vonderheide, St. In his last days, he told his pastor, "I want to glorify God" and so he has done. Throughout his life, Jerry continued to trust Jesus as his Lord and Savior, as his help and strength in times of trouble, and his source of life and blessings. He was a good son, brother, husband and friend. Jerry was good-natured and kind, laughed easily and enjoyed the jokes that made others groan, and was especially fond of cats. We can't thank the people of Thrive and Rosewood enough for the way they provided a home for Jerry, with medical supervision and with friendships and activities for him to enjoy. Four years later, when his health worsened, he moved into Rosewood in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he received the same level of loving care. When living independently became impossible, Jerry moved into Thrive Assisted Living, on Lookout Mountain, Ga., where he was loved and cared for so well. After she went home to be with the Lord in 2013, Jerry continued to be very involved with LMPC, worshipping in church and Sunday School, attending Bible studies, VIP events and men's groups. They found a church family at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church and worshipped together there until Marilyn became too ill with cancer. As their grandchildren participated in sports, plays, and school events, Jerry and Marilyn could always be found on the bleachers or in the audience. They moved to Lookout Mountain at that time, where much of Marilyn's family lived, including new grandbabies. So, they returned to Cedar Rapids and made their home there until Jerry's retirement from, what was then named, Rockwell Collins in 1999. Jerry's three children and Marilyn's four children were adults and living on their own. Both Marilyn and Jerry had been married before but had spent many years as single parents. On May 26, 1984, Jerry married his high school friend, Marilyn Kesselring Slenker, in Agoura Hills, California. Jerry maintained that church connection and membership until his death. He was very musical and enjoyed singing solos and duets, directing the choir and being song leader for worship services. Jerry was assigned to military contracts which gave him opportunities for international travel to such places as Japan, Denmark, Greece and Indonesia.įor decades, Jerry was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, (later renamed Hillside Wesleyan) where he was involved in all aspects of the church's ministries, including serving on the church board, on the board of trustees, district treasurer, Sunday school teacher and worship leader. He designed radios and did troubleshooting for their radio systems. Upon completion there, he was transferred to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.įollowing his discharge from the service, Jerry began his long career at what was then called Collins Radio. Army ROTC program while attending college so upon his graduation, he began his two years of service as a 2nd Lieutenant (later being promoted to 1st Lieutenant), at the Signal Corps School in Fort Monmouth, N.J. He went on to study at North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D., earning his Master's degree in electrical engineering. Jerry was a graduate of Underwood High School, class of 1952. Jerry was born July 24, 1934, to Sylvester Jerome and Viola "Marie" (Paulson) Vonderheide at their home in Underwood, N.D. Visitation will precede the service and begin at 10 a.m. 24, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lookout Mountain, Tenn., with the Rev. His funeral service will take place at 11 a.m.
23, at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 6, 2022, while at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., after suffering complications with COVID-19. Jerome "Jerry" Lee Vonderheide went home to be with the Lord on Feb.
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