Gerald Prewitt

Gerald L. Prewitt, 91, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his residence. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Riverside Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Squier officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 17, 2017 at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors presented by Oleson-Halweg Post 125 of Merrill, Iowa. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Gerald was born January 16, 1926 in Hawarden, Iowa, the son of Ward and Amy (Johnson) Prewitt. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 29, 1944 and served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre in Okinawa, Japan in the heavy artillery unit. He was honorably discharged on April 13, 1946. After his military service, Gerald worked at Sioux City Battery, where he met his wife LaVonne Church. The couple was married November 1, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa. She preceded him in death on September 4, 1992. Gerald married Frances Connick on May 15, 1994 in Fremont, NE. Gerald worked for Ralston Purina for 36 years before retiring on August 1, 1994. "JP" loved his coworkers and attended the Purina Christmas Party for a total of 59 years. Jerry loved to fish, camp, and bowl, but his greatest love was for his garden. He often shared his many plants with friends and family. He was a member of the American Legion Oleson-Halweg Post 125 in Merrill, Iowa for 25 years. Survivors include his wife Frances Prewitt of Sioux City; Children: Dennis (Patti) Prewitt of Heber, AZ, Doug (Edie) Prewitt of Merrill, IA, and Deb (Dale) Kroeger of Merrill, IA; Daughter-in-law: Lesley Prewitt of Aurora, CO; Stepchildren: Jim (Kathy) Connick of Minburn, IA, Ron (Diane) Connick of Sutherland, NE, Terry Connick of Doniphan, NE, Jeff (Gloria) Connick of Sioux City, and Carolyn Connick of Arlington, NE; Grandchildren: Dennis (Terri) Engdhal, Aaron (Cindy) Prewitt, Tiffany (Leo) Brennan, Jess (Tony) Emerson, Courtney Clark, Nick Kroeger, Taylor Prewitt (Paul School), and Jenna Prewitt (fiancé George Neuberger); 15 Great Grandchildren; 13 Step Grandchildren and spouses; 36 Step Great Grandchildren; two Step Great Great Grandchildren; Siblings: Richard (Loretta) Prewitt of Seattle, WA, Evelyn Farnsworth of Rochester, NY, Jane Byus of Indianapolis, IN, Candace (Steve) Bruhn of Iowa City, IA, Brother-in-law Paul (Sharon) Calkins of Des Moines, IA; Sister-in-law Pat Prewitt of Peoria, AZ, Sister-in-law Toni Prewitt of Troy, MO and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, wife LaVonne, son David Prewitt, step-son Kenneth Connick, mother-in-law Alice Calkins, and his brothers Dennis David, Don, and Vernon. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be given to the family to be donated to local Veteran’s Programs.