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Jerome Kay Stokesbary
1943 - 2026
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- Jerome Kay Stokesbary
May 6, 1943 - May 19, 2026
Mason City, Iowa
Jerome “Jerry” Stokesbary, 83, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at
home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A funeral
service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Nadine Nkulu officiating. Visitation
will be held prior to the service from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral
home. Interment will take follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of St. Croix.
Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; Jerry
Stokesbary’s kind heart was loved by many. He was born on May 6, 1943 in
Klemme, Iowa the son of Orville and Nova (Koerner) Stokesbary. Jerry was
raised in the Klemme area and graduated from Klemme High School in 1961.
Following high school, Jerry continued his education at Hamilton Business
College. You could find him at the YMCA, playing basketball or enjoying a
slice from Vic’s Pizza. On June 22, 1963, Jerry was united in marriage to
Sharon Ann Bachman in Klemme, Iowa. Sharon came home from kindergarten and
told her mom she was going to marry Jerry someday – and she did.
Jerry and Sharon lived in Mason City, where he was an electrical salesman
at Culver Hahn Electrical Supply until he retired. As Jerry and Sharon
raised their family they spent summers in Clear Lake, Iowa at their cabin
and vacationing to some of their favorite spots.
Over the years, Jerry and Sharon went on many snowmobile trips with
friends. He loved golfing, bowling, yard work, visiting the casino,
cheering on the Vikings, Hawkeyes and Twins, playing cribbage with his
family and taking his beloved beagles for walks around the neighborhood.
Jerry dedicated his life to his family by attending events for his kids
and grandkids. Jerry’s presence was felt by his family through his
compassionate and proud demeanor.
A devoted husband, Jerry spent years taking care of Sharon through her
health issues until her passing in 2018.
From the words of Grandpa Jerry, “The best thing you can do is follow your
dreams. Treat others how you want to be treated and don’t hold grudges.”
Those thankful for having shared in Jerry's life include his wife, Sharon;
children, Steven (Kim) Stokesbary, Sandra (Brent) Schupanitz, Stacie
Stokesbary; eight grandchildren, Abbigayle (Jason) Kay, Andrew Harrison,
Samantha Schupanitz, Maggie Harrison, Isabel Stokesbary, Benjamin (Vivian)
Stokesbary, Ashlynn Howey, Braeden Howey; one great granddaughter, Eloise
Kay, two sisters, Janice (Marvin) Janssen and Julie (William) Renner, and
in-laws Ronald (Janice) Bachman; and several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Bachman) Stokesbary; his
father, Orville Stokesbary; his mother, Nova (Stokesbary) Gelner, and
stepfather, Leon Gelner; his sister, Janice Janssen, and brother-in-law,
Marvin Janssen; his parents-in-law, Earl and Ruth (Jurgemeyer) Bachman;
and his nephew, Douglas Bachman.
Visitation: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 am (Central time), Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401.
Funeral Service: Saturday, May 30, 2026, Starts at 10:30 am (Central
time), Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA
50401.
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source: © 2026 Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N
Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401; phone 641-423-0924
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