According to his wishes, no public services will be held. Private family burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

He is survived by his mom Rita; siblings, Laonna Schesser of Cedar Rapids, and Murray Schesser of Bangkok, Thailand.

He was preceded in death by his dad Warren.

Memorials in Jeris’s name may be directed to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 4242 Chavenelle Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.