Obituaries : Gerald 'Jerry' Lyphout

VINTON:   

Gerald “Jerry” Lyphout, 68 died Saturday, September, 12, 2015 at his home in rural Vinton following a diagnosis with brain cancer in November of 2013.  Jerry expressed that the last two years were very good with time spent vacationing, with family and virtually pain free. 

     Jerry was born August 7, 1947 in Waterloo to Henry and Nadine (Florang) Lyphout.  His grandparents Camiel and Pharailde Lyphout came to America in 1910 aboard the ship Lusitania landing at Ellis Island.  They were from Staden Belgium and spoke Flemish, which Jerry learned as a young child.

     Jerry graduated from Van Horne-Benton Community High School in 1965.  He was a member of the US Army Reserves, having served six years.  Jerry was a hard working life-long farmer, having farmed south of Vinton.  He also was a District Sales Manager for Stine Seed Company for many years.  He was united in marriage to Annette Ondler on July 18, 1970. 

     He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, Iowa Hawkeye sports and most of all, family vacations. 

     Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; step-granddaughter, Kilee Daniels and niece, Robin Lynn Lyphout.

     He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Annette; daughter, Laura (Rocky) Daniels and granddaughter, Elizabeth all of Rapid City, South Dakota; son, Curtis (Kirsti) and step-grandchildren, Alashia, Cassandra, Ethan and Ian of Vinton; brother, Lon (Diane) Lyphout; sister, LaVera Wood; sister-in-law, Philena (Norman) Peyton and many special nieces and nephews.

     Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Vinton, with Pastor David Condry officiating.  Private family burial will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.  Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Tuesday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) Vinton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233. 

     Jerry was greatly loved and will be missed by his family; but since his recent acceptance of the gift of eternal life that Jesus Christ offers, he is now with his Holy, Powerful, Righteous God, and what could be better.

     Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be sent to:  www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.