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Jerry Allen Kilts
JERRY ALLEN KILTS
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Allen Kilts, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home.
Jerry was born on Jan. 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of LaDonna Mae Kilts. He graduated in 1966 from Washington High School. Jerry enlisted and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. On April 23, 1983, Jerry was united in marriage to Connie Hinzman in Cedar Rapids. He was a printer that worked for Wagners Printers and the University of Iowa Printing Department prior to his retirement.
Jerry loved to watch old movies and his favorite movie was A Christmas Carol. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and taking care of his lawn while riding his mower. Above all, the happiest moments Jerry had were spent at home with Connie.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Rae Kilts; daughter, Kimberly Rae; brothers, Donald Kilts, Raymond (Shirley) Kilts and Charles (Denise) Bammert; several nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved cats, Molly and Scarlett.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, LaDonna; and sister-in-law, Kathy Kilts.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Please share a memory of Jerry at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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