Jerry L. Scheel
November 12, 1953 — September 11, 2018
Jerry L. Scheel, 64, of Atkins, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life Reception: 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018, at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood, Cedar Rapids. Jerry will be laid to rest at a later date.
Jerry was born November 12, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Vesta (West) Scheel. He grew up in Altoona, Iowa and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. He also attended DMACC to study design engineering. Jerry married Patricia “Patti” Ulmer in Des Moines on November 23, 1974. He retired from Square D (Schneider Electric) after 38 years of service as a design engineer. Jerry was awarded many patents throughout his career.
Jerry was always active. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, biking, skiing, running, and triathlons; including the “Pig Man”. He trekked across Iowa on RAGBRAI and participated in competitions; including TOMRV and the Iowa Games. Jerry loved the outdoors and animals but sometimes not as much as a bag of Oreo Cookies. Through the years he always had loving dog companions, Midget, Boo and Uma, by his side. Jerry had a passion for woodworking, a skill he enjoyed learning from his father-in-law, Chuck. He had a witty sense of humor and a wicked laugh. Disney World was his home away from home.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Jo Scheel; daughter, Nikki (Joseph Williams) Scheel; nephew, Randy Scheel; niece, Donna Jo Scheel; sister-in-law, Julie Scheel; father-in-law, Chuck Ulmer; sisters-in-law, Sandy (Jeff) Ulmer-Fisher and Linda Sue Ulmer; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and many lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Vesta; brother, Raymond; brother-in-law, Danny Ulmer; and mother-in-law, Mickey Ulmer.
The family would like to say thank you to Melissa and Stacy who extended their love and care to Jerry and his family for many years at their home. They would also like to thank the entire staff at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids for the compassion shown to Jerry while he was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Jerry was born November 12, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Vesta (West) Scheel. He grew up in Altoona, Iowa and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. He also attended DMACC to study design engineering. Jerry married Patricia “Patti” Ulmer in Des Moines on November 23, 1974. He retired from Square D (Schneider Electric) after 38 years of service as a design engineer. Jerry was awarded many patents throughout his career.
Jerry was always active. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, bowling, biking, skiing, running, and triathlons; including the “Pig Man”. He trekked across Iowa on RAGBRAI and participated in competitions; including TOMRV and the Iowa Games. Jerry loved the outdoors and animals but sometimes not as much as a bag of Oreo Cookies. Through the years he always had loving dog companions, Midget, Boo and Uma, by his side. Jerry had a passion for woodworking, a skill he enjoyed learning from his father-in-law, Chuck. He had a witty sense of humor and a wicked laugh. Disney World was his home away from home.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Jo Scheel; daughter, Nikki (Joseph Williams) Scheel; nephew, Randy Scheel; niece, Donna Jo Scheel; sister-in-law, Julie Scheel; father-in-law, Chuck Ulmer; sisters-in-law, Sandy (Jeff) Ulmer-Fisher and Linda Sue Ulmer; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and many lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Vesta; brother, Raymond; brother-in-law, Danny Ulmer; and mother-in-law, Mickey Ulmer.
The family would like to say thank you to Melissa and Stacy who extended their love and care to Jerry and his family for many years at their home. They would also like to thank the entire staff at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids for the compassion shown to Jerry while he was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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