Jerald "Jerry" Roethler

jerald roethler
Jerald "Jerry" Roethler, age 52 of Joice, IA and formerly of Riceville, IA passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Mercy North Iowa in Mason City. Jerald J. Roethler was born on April 02, 1963, the son of John “Jack” and June (Nolda) Roethler in Mason City, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Riceville High School in 1981. After high school he moved to Rochester, MN and attended Technical College. He eventually moved back to the Mason City area and began his Human Services career. For much of the past 20+ years he has worked at Opportunity Village. On June 12, 1993 Jerry was united in marriage to Kristi Kay Smith of Mason City, Iowa at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. The couple made their home in Clear Lake, Iowa where they began their family. They raised their 3 boys, Thomas, Steven, and Jonathon. Jerry enjoyed multitudes of extracurricular activities including: riding his Harley, watching cooking shows, listening to music, rebuilding vehicles, and hanging out with his family and friends. He was fond of spending time with his “adopted” son, Brad and little buddy, Christopher. Jerry is survived by his three sons; Thomas (Rebecca) Roethler of Lake Mills, IA; Steven Roethler of Joice, IA and Jonathon Roethler, also of Joice; the children’s mother, Kristi of Joice; his sister, Janis (Randy) Anderson of Ames, IA; his biological mother, Sherry Costello and her family of Covina, CA; special friend, Chelsey Cecil and her daughter, Mckenzy of Nora Springs, IA; his nieces and nephews and his second family at Opportunity Village. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and June; his grandparents; special uncle, Robert Nolda and numerous other aunts and uncles.

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  1. I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE ROETHLER FAMILY. JERRY WAS A CLASS MATE OF MINE. MANY GOOD VISITS WITH JERRY OVER THE YEARS. SO HAPPY WE WERE IN TOUCH ON FACE BOOK FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS. R. I. P. JERRY. WE THE CLASS OF 1981 WILL MISS YOU. FROM TIM HOWLAND PROTIVIN IOWA.

  2. Im so sorry for your loss. Jerry will be truly missed by all! I am so blessed and Honored to call him my friend. I have lots of great memories from opportunity village that i will cherish forever. He left footprints on the hearts of many! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

  3. Sorry for your loss~ My prayers go out to the entire family for peace and guidance during this time. Nancy Jo Rottink Flack and Family

  4. Twilight has lost a family member that cannot be replaced. Jerry will be dearly missed and always love by us all.

  5. So sorry for your loss. Let me share a not so funny but funny memory I have about Jerry. Randy and I used to go to stay at Jack and June’s place alot when we were kids and I remember giving Jerry a ride in a wagon. June placed him in the wagon and off we went. But we didn’t get far because Jerry tipped out of it. He cried and I felt so bad. Sorry, Jerry but you were okay after all that. I have very good memories of the time I spent with you growing up. I will miss you on Facebook. Love, cousin Debbie

  6. My deepest condolences to Jerry’s family and many friends. Jerry was always very kind and thoughtful…and will be missed.

  7. Praying for the whole family and everyone close and dear to Jerry. Praying for peace in this difficult time. Sorry for your loss – Juliana and Cody Roberts

  8. I am so sorry to have read of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Something that I have personally found to be of great comfort is what the Bible says at John 5:28, 29 as well as Revelation 21:4. These verses show us that soon God is going to bring about a resurrection of our loved ones as well as do away with all causes we have for suffering including sickness and death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family as well. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

  9. Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 5:28,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time

  10. Jer, I think of you so many times, wishing a text would arrive from you. I sit in disbelief that you are gone…your gentle spirit and patience for those around you. How many lives you touched at Opportunity Village, helping residents and their families live their happiest lives possible. Those good deeds surely are appreciated by they Lord, and I pray his blessings in heaven you have many. I will always treasure our childhood memories and cling to those years that slipped by way too quickly. You were my big brother. I clung to every word you spoke and every move you made, hoping to emulate you. Thank you for allowing me to do that. If only we had more time, I know you could teach me so much more. Until we meet again, I will feel your guidance from above. I love you, Jer. Love always, Tink

  11. Jerry, You and I we has our disagreements. However, we always sought past that and to move foward with our Friendship.. You we a great friend that I Can NOT express in words the gratitude I personally have felt for getting to know you. You always listened to me whine about Kristi and answered things that at the time I didn’t know about her..Thanks… You did alot and sacrificed alot to which I personally envy you. I miss talking to you Jerry, irrelavant of what I had to say you always listened. You did things even for me that I didn’t think a person in our circumstances would. Jerry I always did and always will consider you one of my kindest, nicest friends ever. Be in Peace my brother as your soul walks with the Lord.
    We will see you again…..Until then…We Love you Jerald James Roethler.. Your friend, David Barber


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