Jake Werkman

Jake Werkman, 95, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at Friendship Village. He was born September 19, 1924 in Holland, Iowa, the son of Dick Werkman, Sr. and Winnie (Smit) Werkman. Jake married Lois Dreesman on June 28, 1946 in Holland, Iowa. He was a graduate of Grundy Center High School and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during WW II. Jake worked at Rewerts/Phelps John Deere Implement Dealer in Grundy Center for several years, Waterloo Steel for 22 years and Stetson Building Products for eight years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing card games, and followed the St. Louis Cardinals. Jake was a member of Trinity Bible Church for 42 years, where he served as a deacon. He loved the Lord and his family.

Jake is survived by his wife, Lois Werkman, of Waterloo; his two sons, Vince Werkman of Cedar Falls and Brent (Sylvia) Werkman of San Diego, California; four grandchildren, Kristin Wells, Todd Pabst, Kelly Dybvig and Zachary Werkman; six great grandchildren, Bradey, Dylan, Kylie, Jackson, Will and Kampbell; two great great grandchildren, Bentley and Nathan, and a sister, Winnie Werkman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vicki Pabst; five brothers, Andy, Harm, Dick Jr., George and Hank Werkman, and two sisters, Henrietta Harms and Grace Van Deest.

Private graveside services will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Cedar Falls, with a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers/plants, memorials may be directed to Trinity Bible Church, Cedar Falls or Cedar Valley Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.