Jerry Lee Hummel

Jerry Lee Hummel, 87, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was born in Traer, Iowa, on January 12, 1936, son of Daniel and Edna "Merle" (Mastian) Hummel.  Jerry graduated from Cedar Falls High School with the Class of 1954 and enlisted in the Army in 1956 where he learned Construction Drafting.

In 1956, he married Louella Elin at First Methodist Church of Cedar Falls.  The couple had two daughters Cynthia and Pamela. On June 21, 1996, Jerry was united in marriage to Beverly (Cathcart) Voss in Cedar Falls.

He was employed as an electrical engineer for a variety of oil companies through the years. He worked on the Alaska Pipeline, and on oil derricks in the North Sea. He also worked for Santa Fe Engineering in California.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Arlene Glassner, Harold Hummel, Allen Hummel and Ivan Hummel. He is survived by Bev, his wife of 27 years; his daughters, Cynthia (Larry) Olson, and Pamela (Steve) Harris; step daughters, Kathy (Jerry Ball) Voss Miller and Kelly Sagert both of Waterloo; granddaughter, Taylor Olson; step grandchildren: Steve (Dusty) Harris Jr., Randy (Jen) Harris, Gage (Tori Lockard) Sagert, Reed (Lexie) Sagert, Amanda (Jordan) Backstrom and Megan (Jeremy) Horkan; 5 step great-grandchildren, Penelope, Paisley, Logan, Bryce and Nolan; and a sister, Karen Dinger.

Jerry's Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, with an hour of visitation prior at St. John Lutheran Church of Cedar Falls.  Burial with Military honors will follow immediately at Greenwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Jerry was a quiet man who was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a car enthusiast. Jerry enjoyed restoring classic Fords.  He was very handy and enjoyed tinkering on the house and in the garage.   Jerry loved reading, fishing, and camping. He made sure that Bev was able to remain at home and attend services weekly at St. John's.  Jerry was the greatest dad and grandfather we could have asked for and we are grateful for the wonderful memories we hold close in our hearts.

Time is a measurement of moments, and moments are what make up our memories.

At the end of the day, our memories are all that we have.

(Randy Harris)