Obituaries
Jerome "Jerry" Greving was born June 16, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Carroll Kuemper High School, Loras College, and obtained his CPA designation. Jerry worked in the finance and accounting profession until his retirement in 2011. He was actively involved in church and community throughout his life. Recently, he was a member at St. Cecilia Parish and Knights of Columbus, served on the Youth and Shelter Services Finance Committee, was a Master Gardener, and volunteered in many capacities at Reiman Gardens. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, traveling, and playing cards with friends.
Jerry passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 24, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce; his children, Brian (Katie) of Clarion, Eric (Jessica) of Iowa City, Kara (Nick) Larson of Waukee and Megan (Mike) Jones of Ankeny; 11 grandchildren (including a baby due in July); his brothers, Vern, Ray (Sharon), Don (Mary), Marty (Gail) and Father Dan; his sisters, Lois Davies, Denise (Cal) Smith and Mary (Dale) Klocke; his mother-in-law, Juanita Yoch; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Lucille Greving; his father-in-law, Clarence Yoch; his sister-in-law, Joani Greving; and his brother-in-law, Craig Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Cecilia Parish, Reiman Gardens, or Youth and Shelter Services. See the links below.
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Previous Events
Visitation
27
Apr
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Vigil Service
27
Apr
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
A Mass of Christian Burial
28
Apr
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Graveside
28
Apr
310 E 9th St.
Ames, IA IA 5001
Youth and Shelter Services
St. Cecilia Catholic Church
Reiman Gardens
