Charles Lee "chuck" Jerkovich Obituary

Charles Lee "chuck" Jerkovich attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Charles Lee "chuck" Jerkovich.

Graduation Year	Class of 1978
Date of Passing	Oct 18, 2016
About	Charles L. "Chuck" Jerkovich age 57, of Council Bluffs, passed away suddenly at his home on October 18, 2016. Chuck was born November 29, 1958, in Council Bluffs, to Frank G. and Linda (Smith) Jerkovich. He married the love of his life Kristi L. (Nugent) on October 22, 1983. Chuck attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was an Iowa State Champion wrestler in 1977, in the 98 pound class. Thirty one years later his son, Joe, also was an Iowa State Wrestling Champion, ironically wrestling the son of a wrestler Chuck wrestled in his state champion run. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1978, and was recruited by the legendary coach, Dan Gable, to wrestle at Iowa. Chuck worked for Northwest Airlines for 25 years and Union Pacific Railroad for the last 10 years. He loved his job at Union Pacific and his hobbies included golfing, cooking, mushroom hunting, shopping at Super Saver, and most of all spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by Kristi’s parents, Jim and Helen Nugent; and his nephew, Nick Nugent. Chuck is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kristi; son, Joe and fiancé, Kayla Abel, of Lincoln, Neb.; daughter, Jessica Johnson and husband, Tyler, of Omaha, Neb.; son, Frank James Jerkovich, of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Charlotte Jo Johnson and Drake Bos Johnson, of Omaha; parents, Frank and Linda Jerkovich, of Council Bluffs; sisters, Joanie Broesch, of Omaha, Jacque K. Jerkovich, Margie Johnson and husband, Greg, all of Council Bluffs; sister-in-law, Kandy Ordway; brothers-in-law, Kevin (Sandy) Nugent, all of Council Bluffs, Don (Riki) Nugent, of Omaha; cousins, nieces, nephews, Chuck’s dogs, Max and Maecee, and many friends. In his spirit of giving, Chuck is an Iowa Tissue Donor. Visitation and viewing, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Monday, 11 a.m., all at the Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Lunch will follow at the Refuge Bible Church. Family and friends are encouraged to wear your favorite Hawkeye gear to Chuck’s visitation and funeral. Family will direct memorials.