Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Jerry Dean Hillegas, 60, died unexpectedly at his home in Everly, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
He was born on Jan 12, 1960 in Spencer, to Harlin and Karen (Jordan) Hillegas. Jerry was an Everly Cattlefeeder K-12, Class of 1978, active in band and choir. Jerry retired from the Navy with 20 years of enlisted service. Genealogy, comic books and Bingo were his passions.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and an infant niece. Jerry is survived by his siblings: Kathy Hillegas of California, Terry and Pam Hillegas of Florida, James and Jo (Hillegas) Skelton of Missouri, and Pat and Sharon (Hillegas) Bennet of Nebraska; three aunts, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at a veteran's cemetery at a later date. Memories or condolences may be posted on the Spencer Warner Funeral Home website. Family requests that memorials be made to Everly Historical Museum, Everly City Hall, Everly, IA 51338.