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Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Towey

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1927 Cedar Rapids, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 2017 Albion, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Anthony Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5607986, -98.1616974
Description	:	In Memory of Gerald Joseph Towey October 24, 1927 ~ February 24, 2017 Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Towey, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion, Nebraska. He was born on October 24, 1927, the son of Thomas and Mae (Dugan) Towey at Cedar Rapids. Jerry attended elementary school at a country school except for one year when he attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School. Jerry graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1945. On June 13, 1949 Jerry was united in marriage to Philamae Ann Boesch at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.... Read More	In Memory of Gerald Joseph Towey October 24, 1927 ~ February 24, 2017 Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Towey, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion, Nebraska. He was born on October 24, 1927, the son of Thomas and Mae (Dugan) Towey at Cedar Rapids. Jerry attended elementary school at a country school except for one year when he attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School. Jerry graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1945. On June 13, 1949 Jerry was united in marriage to Philamae Ann Boesch at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. They lived and farmed on his families farm on the Greeley county line 10 miles west of Cedar Rapids their entire lives. Jerry was a member of the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #7889 where he served as a Grand Knight. Jerry was the longest member of the council at 62 years. Jerry and Philimae served as ushers at church for funerals. Jerry enjoyed challenging his kids and their friends to foot races, and usually won. He played baseball every evening after supper with his kids. Jerry never quit being a farmer, he took great pride in their garden, raising wonderful produce for their family and friends. Jerry also played on a bowling league, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Jerry is survived by: his wife Philamae; five children, Janet (Jim) Goering, Jim (Carol) Towey, Tim (Nancy) Towey, Terry (Rita) Towey and Don (Andree) Towey; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-granchildren; along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers, Francis, Thomas, Jr., and Paul; two sisters, Genevieve Coyle and Lucille Swengard; and his parents-in-law, Tony and Theresa Boesch. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Burial in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Obituary information from Levander Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.

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Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Towey's memorial is located at: Saint Anthony Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA.
When did Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Towey death?
Gerald Joseph “Jerry” Towey death on 24 Feb 2017 in Albion, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.5607986
Longitude: -98.1616974

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas J. “Tom” Towey

(1889 - 1967)

Mae L. Dugan Towey

(1893 - 1964)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Francis Richard “Bud” Towey

(1917 - 2003)

Thomas M. “Tom” Towey

(1921 - 2009)

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