Jerry Leland Junge

Jerry Leland Junge, 76, of Cedar Falls, passed away at the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  He was born in Emmetsburg on April 12, 1947, son of Leland and Hazel (Lemmons) Junge.  Jerry graduated from Waterloo West High School with the Class of 1965, and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict from 1966 to 1968.  Following an honorable discharge, Jerry returned to the Waterloo area where he worked as a truck driver for various companies, retiring from Bertch Cabinets in 2009 with 15 years of service.  On July 5, 1988, he married Becky Jo Haurum in Las Vegas.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Leland Junge and Hazel (John) Mayers; his son, Beau Daniel Junge; and his sister, Diane Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Becky; 4 sons:  Josh Junge of Cedar Falls and Zach (Janette) Junge of Waterloo, Doug (Angie) Seehase of Cedar Falls and Jamey (Shannon) Seehase of Evansdale; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Jerry's family will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1-4:00 pm at the AMVETS Post 49 of Cedar Falls.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation and condolences can be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

Jerry loved horses and cowboy movies starring John Wayne.  He loved travelling with Becky and, with the exception of Maine, visited all of the United States.  Jerry and Becky cruised Alaska, Cancun and Jamaica and especially enjoyed visiting the national parks.  He was an avid fan of the UNI and Carolina Panthers.  Above all else, Jerry was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren and wasn't afraid to show his emotions. He was generous to those he loved and quick to deliver a smile.  Jerry was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his easy laugh and wicked sense of humor will be greatly missed.