Gerald R. "Jerry" Wall

Gerald R. “Jerry” Wall, 99, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020.  Private family services will be held.  

Gerald was born the son of Irvin and Rosella (Smith) Wall on November 5, 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa.  Jerry graduated from Central High School.  He married Bessie VanLaningham in 1941.  They were blessed with 69 years of marriage.  Bessie passed away in 2010.

Jerry enjoyed his long career in carpet sales.  He worked for Miller Brothers, Krigsten Furniture, and Carpet One before beginning his career with Magic Carpet where he worked for 35 years until his retirement.  After his retirement he worked Fridays well into his 90s.

Jerry enjoyed traveling with his wife to the Black Hills every year.  He also enjoyed spending time with his rescue dog, Muffin, who was his close companion and could always be found sitting with him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland or Siouxland Humane Society.

Jerry is survived by his children, Merlene Levering of Sioux City, Gary Wall of Sioux City, and Steve (Beth) Wall of North Sioux City; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie; brother, Howard Wall; sister, Arlene Cosier; son-in-law, Larry Levering; and daughter-in-law, Karen Wall.