"My first job was at Jerry's Pizza in about 1965. Jerry was a lifelong friend who cared about people. I'm glad I got to see him this summer when I was back in Iowa (from Seattle area) this summer. Great memories."
In loving memory of
Jerry Wayne Bradley
October 10, 1938 - November 14, 2021
Jerry Bradley, 83, of Mt. Pleasant died peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
Jerry was born October 10, 1938, in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Arthur F. and Nevada E. (Shondel) Bradley. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fairfield High School. On August 15, 1965, Jerry married Lea Vorhies in Fairfield, IA. He served in the National Guard for a total of 8 years. Jerry was the owner and operator of Jerry's Pizza for 52 years.
Jerry enjoyed bowling, golf, softball (slow and fast pitch), and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed car cruises in his 59 Chevy. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Jerry belonged to the Masonic Lodge, The Iris Bowling Hall of Fame, and Hope Lutheran Church. His favorite overall pastime was watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in their activities.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lea; two daughters, Beth (Juston Sammons) Fisher and Barb (Kean) Rich; a son, Brent Bradley all of Mt. Pleasant; seven grandchildren, Kaitlin Fisher, Ft. Collins, CO, Paxton Fisher, Kelsey (Jerratt) Norton, Kyla Rich, Keegan Rich, Sydney Bradley all of Mt Pleasant, and Brayden Bradley of Sanford, FL; two great grandchildren, Audrey and Josie Norton; a brother, Jack Bradley of Fairfield; a sister, Ann Edwards of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Iona Bradley of Baltimore and Dee Bradley of Fairfield and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, Tom, Jim, Chuck, John, Mike and Pete and 2 sisters, Phyllis Kelton and Linda Vorhies.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Hope Lutheran Church, Germanville, IA with Pastor Ryan Dexter officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Military Rites in Vorhies Cemetery, rural Lockridge. Visitation will be held from noon to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to Vorhies Cemetery, Hope Lutheran Church, EveryStep Hospice, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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"We are so sorry...many hugs & prayers. I can remember back to when I was maybe 5, and Jerry's was on the square. I have always loved his pizza. It's part of my childhood memories. My family loved going there, and we miss it greatly. Still is my favorite pizza of all time. We are thinking of all of you. Wishing you peace in the coming days. Jerry will be missed by so many. The Glaha Family"
"So sorry for the loss of Mr. Jerry, you are all daily in my prayers and will continue to be in the coming days. With love, Jo."
"I always felt blessed to have my first job be working for Jerry. He was a great man and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family."
"In loving remembrance. Much heartfelt love, prayers and thoughts to Jerry?s wonderful wife, Lea; and family. Wonderful and endless memories - Rest In Peace."
"To the Bradley Family, Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Jerry. Growing up in Mt. Pleasant, I spent many good times with friends and family at bit the old Jerry?s by the movie theater and the more recent restaurant on the highway. Later as a parent, I introduced our sons to that great pizza. It became a contest to see who ended up with the tiniest little cut piece of pizza right along that floured edge. Every time we came back to visit my folks, we all HAD to go to Jerry?s! Jerry himself became a family legend. Thank you to Jerry ( and thank you, Lea!) for providing so many good memories for us through the many, many years of Jerry?s Pizza."
"Condolences to my family on the passing of Uncle Jerry. He was a kind loving thoughtful soul which heaven has gained another Bradley Angel. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you at this time. The picture I have attached means a lot to me as my first grandchild was able to meet him and have a grand memory of riding in Uncle Jerry?s pride and joy also with her Great Grandpa and her other great uncle. Hugs ? to all"
"I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Jerry's family. Jerry was a great boss and even better human being. His kind temperament made him an exceptional boss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers! "