Gerald R. “Jerry” Foht, 80, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Per Jerry’s instructions, a private family visitation and service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. A celebration of his life for family and friends will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15th at 2428 Windsor Ave. in Dubuque.

Jerry was born on July 5, 1940 in East Dubuque, IL, the son of Joseph N. and Bernice (LaCount) Foht. He married Sandy K. Roth on July 19, 1958 in East Dubuque. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2007.
Jerry was formerly employed in the Shipping Dept. of the Dubuque Packing Company and FDL Foods.

He was a member of the American Rifle Association, and Local # 150-A of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union. Jerry was an avid car and gun collector, an avid hunter, and enjoyed the Thursday Night Car Show during the summer in East Dubuque.

Jerry was a Jack of All Trades and could fix just about anything. Many a cars and guns were repaired at the “Garage” along with many, many beers drank. Jerry also loved his hunting trips to Lansing, Iowa at the “Old Maids Farm” with family and friends.

Surviving are eight children, Albert (Tina) Foht of Dubuque, James (Brandy) Foht of Dubuque, Kevin (Becky) Foht of Sioux Falls, S.D., Peggy Weland of Dubuque, Carolyn Shaffer of Hazel Green, WI, Denise Foht of Dubuque, Brian (Michelle) Foht of Dubuque, and Michael (Olivia) Foht of Hazel Green, WI; 29-grandchildren and 33-great grandchildren, his brother, Norb Foht of East Dubuque; his in-laws, Shirley (Norman) Hinderman of East Dubuque, Laurie (Tom) Brandel of Dubuque, Ronnie Roth of East Dubuque, and Debbie Roth of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernice; his wife, Sandy; three sisters, Eldeen Delk, Connie Nolan, Jenanne Grant, and a brother, Delbert Foht; his in-laws, Lillian Gibson, Randy Roth and Earl John Roth.

Jerry’s family wishes to thank Dr. Eric Engelman, and the nurses and staff from Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and compassion.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©