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Jerry S. Hobscheidt

10/16/1949 - 9/15/2016


Obituary


Jerry Hobscheidt, 66, of Britt passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry Hobscheidt will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street South East in Britt with Father James Dubert officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Britt. 

Visitation for Jerry Hobscheidt will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street South East in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Scriptural Wake and Rosary will begin at 4:00 PM on Tuesday.

Jerry was born in LuVerne, Iowa on October 16, 1949 to George and Imogene (Worthan) Hobscheidt.  He attended school in St. Benedict and graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1967.  He was united in marriage on April 12, 1980 to LaRae LeDuc.  To this union there were four children.  They resided on a farm south of Britt and later moved to town.  Jerry and LaRae worked together many years operating an auto parts store and later owned and operated The Land of Hob Auto Parts where they made many lasting friendships.

Jerry was a long time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt where he taught catechism for many years and served in many other ways at the church.  He enjoyed being outside and could often be found with LaRae in their beautiful flower garden or soaking up the sun with his cats.  He also enjoyed the many coffee visits in his shop and playing cribbage with his friends.  His family was most important to him and he cherished every moment with them.  Every day was a challenge for him as he lived with Muscular Dystrophy his entire life but his strength, courage and faith will be remembered by everyone he knew.

Jerry is survived by his children and grandchildren Todd (Megan) Hobscheidt of Belmond and their children Christopher, Brandon, Cody, Caleb, Koty, Chloe, Aiden, and Aaron; Sheila Ferrell of Anamosa and her children Meagan, Morgan (Andy) Bracy, and Micaiah; Troy (Angie) Hobscheidt of Britt and their children Dillon, Ashleigh, and Trey; and Karrie (Jerry) Pringnitz of Garner and their children Jade, Jace, Joseph, Jenna & Jonah.  Five great-grandchildren Teagan, Kade, Nolan, Grayson and BellaRae.  His brother Dave (Nancy) Hobscheidt of Keota, sisters Anne (Mike) Nelson of Sioux City and Marilynne (Mike) Cink of Algona.  Sisters-in-law Deb (Rick) Dirksen of Britt, Barb (Russ) Trulson of Britt, and Lynn Peterson of Louisburg, Missouri along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend LaRae, his father and mother, brother Dennis Hobscheidt, and many aunts and uncles.