Jerry Webber Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

If you are reading this, you know that cancer lost this battle and Jerry is Heaven, watching over all of us... Jerry Lee Webber, "Hook", was born in Adair, Iowa, July 17, 1943. He was the third of five children to Iris Marie and the late Joseph Wayne Webber. Growing up in Guthrie County, the family enjoyed the finer things in life- fresh air, good neighbors, homegrown vegetables (especially sweet corn), fishing, raising chickens, and squabbling for the wishbone. This instilled Jerry's foundation for a strong work ethic, the importance of family, and sense of community. In 1959, the family moved to Carroll, Iowa. Jerry attended Carroll High School, where he was active in sports, and graduated in 1961. After high school, Jerry spent four years in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged as an L3 Lithographer in 1965. Upon returning to Carroll, he went to work at the Carroll Police Department. On February 7, 1966, "Officer" Jerry was walking meters and spotted Lana through the window. She was a waitress at Gussy's, a local cafe. She must have caught his eye, because he went inside for a cup of coffee. He returned the same afternoon for another cup and the opportunity for a chance to take her home. It was love at first sight. The two were united in marriage a quick five months later, on July 23, 1966. Besides a police officer, Jerry was the manager at the Singer Sewing company, and a salesman at Bliss Tire Service. While at Bliss, Jerry was in a car accident and lost his left arm. The loss of his limb did not damper his spirits; he was always able to provide for his family, no matter the obstacle. He never thought of himself as having a handicap. In 1978, after being laid off at Bliss, Webb Control, Inc., was launched- his pest control business. Everyone in Carroll County now knew Jerry as the Bug Guy in the orange Bug Truck. Those who knew Jerry most, will remember his involvement in the community through Little League baseball. He spent 22 years on the fields, rotating between bases and behind the plate. He was a Little League Staff Umpire for the State of Iowa. He could also be seen on the field for high school and college, baseball and softball; as well as ASA 16" Slowpitch Softball. He was also the first inductee into the Carroll County Softball Association, as an umpire. Through Webb Control, he sponsored a Co-Ed slow pitch softball team, and an adult marathon team. As the color voice of the Carroll Tiger basketball teams, he could be heard on KCIM radio and was on the chain gang during Carroll Tiger home football games. Jerry loved his sports and all of "his" kids who played. It didn't matter who you were, he was there to support you. He never met a stranger. Jerry and Lana came to a point in their lives when a difficult decision had to be made. After much contemplation, they relocated their family to Austin, Texas in 1985. Jerry ventured in various occupations, including real estate, the food industry, and courier delivery. Knowing that being self-employed was his passion, he started Jerry's Courier Service in 1999. In February 2016, after 18 years, Jerry and Lana retired Jerry's, to begin the next chapter of their lives... Jerry Lee Webber passed peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 at his residence in Jonah, Texas, surrounded by love, at the age of 72. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, his father-in-law Joseph Miller, mother-in-law Bernie Cashner, and brother-in-law Jim Shields. Those left to cherish his legacy are his wife Lana Kay of Jonah; three daughters, Jennifer Lynn Gomez and husband, Ted Gomez of Kyle, Lisa Marie Rogers of Fredericksburg, and Kari Marie Moreno and husband, Roland Moreno of Georgetown; seven grandchildren, Kilie, Marisa, André, Cole, RJ, Rachel, and Rianna; mother, Iris Marie of Leander; siblings and spouses, Joe and Charlette Webber of Hampton, Ia, Janet and Pat Mallett of Leander, Jack and Sherry Webber of Carroll, Ia, Denny and Cheri Webber of Spring, Joel Miller of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Jean Shields of Darwin, Mn, Randy Miller of Georgetown, Melody Edgar of Tampa, Fl; and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions in Honor and Memory of Jerry made be made to Hospice Compassus, 1717 North IH 35 Ste. 130, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Memorial Services with military honors to be held at 11am, Saturday, April 9th at the First United Methodist Church in Georgetown.