Jerome A. "Jerry" Wendt

Jerome A. “Jerry” Wendt, 85, of South Sioux City, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. all held at the church.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Norfolk, Nebraska.  

Jerome was born the son of Henry and Helen (Steppat) Wendt on December 2, 1933 in Hoskins, Nebraska.  He graduated from Winside High School in Winside, Nebraska.  Jerome married Lois Lau on April 10, 1955 in Norfolk, Nebraska.  They made their home in South Sioux City. 

Jerry worked for Godding Elevator and later Carter Elevator as an elevator serviceman for 36 years. 

He enjoyed fishing, sprint car races, and woodworking.  In his retirement he created many beautiful pieces including several clocks.  He loved all sports Nebraska, especially women’s volleyball and Cornhusker football.

Jerry was a member of Hope Lutheran Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Lois Wendt of South Sioux City, Nebraska; children, LaDonna (Gene) Plucker of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mark (Chris) Wendt of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Annette (Dan) LeGrande of Lincoln, Nebraska, Scott (Kenna) Wendt of Sioux City, Iowa, and Steve (Lori) Wendt of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister, Arline Verson of Elkhorn, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Margie, Dorothy, and Delores; and a great-granddaughter, Paige.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Jerry’s caregiver, Celina Angel and Hospice of Siouxland for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Hope Lutheran Church or St. Paul’s Lutheran School.