Jerome (Jerry) David Jandik

JEROME (JERRY) DAVID JANDIK

Cedar Rapids

Jerome (Jerry) David Jandik, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Crestview Acres in Marion after succumbing to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Per his wishes, Jerry has been cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at the Avacentre at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW, on Saturday, Dec. 16, from noon to 3 p.m.

Jerry was born on Jan. 29, 1937, to Bohumil (Godfrey) and Mamie Jandik of Cedar Rapids. He was the last of four siblings, and attended St. Ludmila School before graduating from Wilson High School in 1955. On Nov. 22, 1958, he married Marilyn J. Lnenicka of Cedar Rapids. The couple had two sons, James (Jim) and Wayne.

After high school graduation, Jerry first worked for the Rock Island Railroad as a brakeman. In 1958, he started his career with the city of Cedar Rapids engineering department. Working his way through the ranks, he achieved the position of chief inspector (storm) sewer construction, which he held until his retirement in 1995.

Throughout his life, Jerry was passionate about hunting, especially duck and goose hunting. He was an accomplished wing shooter, favoring Browning Auto-5 shotguns. Jerry also enjoyed fishing and landing many different species of fish, ranging from walleyes, catfish and largemouth bass to salmon. A skilled outdoorsman, he pursued not only spring morel mushrooms but the incredible variety of Iowa fall mushrooms as well. Jerry entertained most everyone he met in life, through his storytelling and joking personality.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; his parents; his sister, Dorothy Luzum; and his brother, Stanley Jandik. He is survived by his two sons, Jim (Sheri) Jandik of New Virginia, Iowa, and Wayne (Donna) Jandik of St. Cloud, Minn. He also is survived by his brother, Leonard (Joyce) Jandik of Marion; two grandchildren, Robbie and Rachel Jandik of St. Cloud, Minn.; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Iowa Ducks Unlimited, P.O. Box 1742, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, or memorial gifts can be designated for the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

Sons Jim and Wayne would like to expressly thank the Mercy Hospice representatives and the staff of Crestview Acres for their professionalism and sincerity, and the compassion they showed for our father.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.