Obituary of Jerome Dean Redmond

MONTICELLO, IOWA

Jerome D. Redmond, 88, of Marshalltown and formerly of Monticello passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Jerome will be cremated and buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.

Jerome was born on August 28, 1934, in Hopkinton, Iowa, the son of Vincent and Ruth (Lewis) Redmond.  He enlisted in the US Air Force, serving twenty years, earning the rank of Master Sargent as an Avionics Superintendent.

He was known for despising slammed screen doors, and for his love of fishing and reading.  His family loved his special homemade Holiday fudge.

Survivors include two brothers: Michael (Marion) Redmond of Monticello and Gari Redmond of Cedar Rapids, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Redmond of Marina, AZ, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Jeanne Harr, Elizabeth Picray and Shirley Redmond; brothers: William Redmond and Ralph Redmond.

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home PO Box 791, Monticello, IA 52310-0791.