Jerald Walker Koontz, Jr., 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held from 1 to 3 P.M., Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Eden Valley Park.  A private family burial will be held at the Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, at a later date.  At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Those left to honor his memory include his son, Tyler; Siblings, Sylvia (Donald) DeMoss of Baldwin, IA, Timmy Koontz of Maquoketa, IA, Marcie (Thomas) Skeffington of DeWitt, IA, Kimberly Lembo (Rich) of Delmar, IA, Christine (Dale) Ehlinger of Brighton, IA, Betty (Randy) Hoist of Brighton, IA, Troy (Carla) Koontz of Lost Nation, IA, Jennifer Thomas of Maquoketa, IA, and Stacie Bodenhofer of Maquoketa, IA; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends Tom, Shelly, Barb, Jen, and Billy.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, Donna and Jerald Sr., siblings, Deborah Koontz, Dennis Koontz, and Thelma Yarolem, brothers-in-law Chris and Sal, and a nephew Kyle.

Jerry spent most of his life fishing, camping, ginsinging, mushroom hunting and spending time with his family and friends whom he loved dearly.  His kind heart and silliness will forever be missed.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.