Jeff Ersland, 64, of Evansdale, died as a result of an accident at his home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
He was born on January 12, 1954 in Waterloo, son of Gerald G. and Maxine G. Baish Ersland. Jeff graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1972.
He married Cheryl "Sherry" Elaine May on May 21, 1977 at First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
He worked for John Deere for 32 years in various departments from the foundry to skill trades where he worked until his retirement in 2004.
Jeff was a First Presbyterian Member and UAW Local 838 where served on the board, the Agricultural Implement Council, and was a union steward for over 20 years. He also served on the volunteer fire department at John Deere.
Jeff was a wild and free spirit. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and started riding motorcycles when he was 14. He was considered by some to be a Harley encyclopedia, often times trying to explain the origin of different engine parts to anyone willing to listen. His motorcycle was a member of the family. Jeff and Sherry attended Sturgis many times and often traveled to Colorado.
Jeff had a tough exterior and was a real man’s man. He was a body builder and enjoyed lifting weights, ultimately trying out for Mr. Iowa. He also spent a lot of time tinkering in the garage, either on his motorcycle or other projects that he came across. On the inside, though, Jeff was a softy. He loved to talk to people. Most importantly, Jeff loved to spend time with his family. Telling stories to his grandchildren was special time for him and for them.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ersland of Evansdale; his children, Tina (Brian Wink) Foster of Monticello, Iowa, Jacob (Katie Beckheyer) Ersland of San Francisco, California, and Terra (Josh Schmidt) Ersland Schmidt of Delano, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Holly Huss, Andrew Buck and Lincoln Schmidt; a brother, Gerald (Cindy) Ersland of Waterloo; a sister, Tammy (Pat) Hayes of Waterloo; and an ex-son-in-law, Ken (Sara) Huss of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services:
2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo
505 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Visitation:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home
3:30 p.m. Time of Sharing
Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Memorials:
To the family
Locke Funeral Home
He was born on January 12, 1954 in Waterloo, son of Gerald G. and Maxine G. Baish Ersland. Jeff graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1972.
He married Cheryl "Sherry" Elaine May on May 21, 1977 at First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
He worked for John Deere for 32 years in various departments from the foundry to skill trades where he worked until his retirement in 2004.
Jeff was a First Presbyterian Member and UAW Local 838 where served on the board, the Agricultural Implement Council, and was a union steward for over 20 years. He also served on the volunteer fire department at John Deere.
Jeff was a wild and free spirit. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and started riding motorcycles when he was 14. He was considered by some to be a Harley encyclopedia, often times trying to explain the origin of different engine parts to anyone willing to listen. His motorcycle was a member of the family. Jeff and Sherry attended Sturgis many times and often traveled to Colorado.
Jeff had a tough exterior and was a real man’s man. He was a body builder and enjoyed lifting weights, ultimately trying out for Mr. Iowa. He also spent a lot of time tinkering in the garage, either on his motorcycle or other projects that he came across. On the inside, though, Jeff was a softy. He loved to talk to people. Most importantly, Jeff loved to spend time with his family. Telling stories to his grandchildren was special time for him and for them.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ersland of Evansdale; his children, Tina (Brian Wink) Foster of Monticello, Iowa, Jacob (Katie Beckheyer) Ersland of San Francisco, California, and Terra (Josh Schmidt) Ersland Schmidt of Delano, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Holly Huss, Andrew Buck and Lincoln Schmidt; a brother, Gerald (Cindy) Ersland of Waterloo; a sister, Tammy (Pat) Hayes of Waterloo; and an ex-son-in-law, Ken (Sara) Huss of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services:
2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo
505 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Visitation:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home
3:30 p.m. Time of Sharing
Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Memorials:
To the family
Locke Funeral Home
Jeff Ersland, 64, of Evansdale, died as a result of an accident at his home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
He was born on January 12, 1954 in Waterloo, son of Gerald G. and Maxine G. Baish Ersland. Jeff graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1972.
He married Cheryl "Sherry" Elaine May on May 21, 1977 at First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
He worked for John Deere for 32 years in various departments from the foundry to skill trades where he worked until his retirement in 2004.
Jeff was a First Presbyterian Member and UAW Local 838 where served on the board, the Agricultural Implement Council, and was a union steward for over 20 years. He also served on the volunteer fire department at John Deere.
Jeff was a wild and free spirit. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and started riding motorcycles when he was 14. He was considered by some to be a Harley encyclopedia, often times trying to explain the origin of different engine parts to anyone willing to listen. His motorcycle was a member of the family. Jeff and Sherry attended Sturgis many times and often traveled to Colorado.
Jeff had a tough exterior and was a real man’s man. He was a body builder and enjoyed lifting weights, ultimately trying out for Mr. Iowa. He also spent a lot of time tinkering in the garage, either on his motorcycle or other projects that he came across. On the inside, though, Jeff was a softy. He loved to talk to people. Most importantly, Jeff loved to spend time with his family. Telling stories to his grandchildren was special time for him and for them.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ersland of Evansdale; his children, Tina (Brian Wink) Foster of Monticello, Iowa, Jacob (Katie Beckheyer) Ersland of San Francisco, California, and Terra (Josh Schmidt) Ersland Schmidt of Delano, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Holly Huss, Andrew Buck and Lincoln Schmidt; a brother, Gerald (Cindy) Ersland of Waterloo; a sister, Tammy (Pat) Hayes of Waterloo; and an ex-son-in-law, Ken (Sara) Huss of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services:
2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo
505 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Visitation:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home
3:30 p.m. Time of Sharing
Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Memorials:
To the family
Locke Funeral Home
He was born on January 12, 1954 in Waterloo, son of Gerald G. and Maxine G. Baish Ersland. Jeff graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1972.
He married Cheryl "Sherry" Elaine May on May 21, 1977 at First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
He worked for John Deere for 32 years in various departments from the foundry to skill trades where he worked until his retirement in 2004.
Jeff was a First Presbyterian Member and UAW Local 838 where served on the board, the Agricultural Implement Council, and was a union steward for over 20 years. He also served on the volunteer fire department at John Deere.
Jeff was a wild and free spirit. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and started riding motorcycles when he was 14. He was considered by some to be a Harley encyclopedia, often times trying to explain the origin of different engine parts to anyone willing to listen. His motorcycle was a member of the family. Jeff and Sherry attended Sturgis many times and often traveled to Colorado.
Jeff had a tough exterior and was a real man’s man. He was a body builder and enjoyed lifting weights, ultimately trying out for Mr. Iowa. He also spent a lot of time tinkering in the garage, either on his motorcycle or other projects that he came across. On the inside, though, Jeff was a softy. He loved to talk to people. Most importantly, Jeff loved to spend time with his family. Telling stories to his grandchildren was special time for him and for them.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ersland of Evansdale; his children, Tina (Brian Wink) Foster of Monticello, Iowa, Jacob (Katie Beckheyer) Ersland of San Francisco, California, and Terra (Josh Schmidt) Ersland Schmidt of Delano, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Holly Huss, Andrew Buck and Lincoln Schmidt; a brother, Gerald (Cindy) Ersland of Waterloo; a sister, Tammy (Pat) Hayes of Waterloo; and an ex-son-in-law, Ken (Sara) Huss of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services:
2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Waterloo
505 Franklin Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Visitation:
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home
3:30 p.m. Time of Sharing
Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Memorials:
To the family
Locke Funeral Home
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