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Jeff hook
JEFF HOOK
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Hook, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.
Jeff was born on Dec. 14, 1961, in Iowa City. Jeff lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids. Anyone who knew him knows he loved to ride fast and live free. He was a one-of-a-kind man with a strong heart who loved everyone. He enjoyed playing pool and darts.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Eugene Hook; and his brother, Jerry Hook.
He leaves behind a big family, including his mother, Doris Strohman; his brothers, Kenny Hook and James Strohman; a sister, Sandra Russell; four daughters, Stephanie Hook, Shelby Hook, Nicole Balmer and Holly Goettsch; four sons, Jared Goettsch, Ryan Goettsch, Joey Goettsch and Danny Brady; and many grandchildren.
He will never be forgotten and always celebrated.
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