Jerry A. Sloat, 96, of Ft. Madison, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM at the West Point Care Center.
He was born on October 15, 1928 in Ft. Madison to Edwin Kirk and Corrine Evelyn Lake Sloat. On February 9, 1952 he married Eileen Louise Kopp and she passed away on January 3, 2024. Jerry proudly served in the US Army. He worked in traffic management and purchasing at DuPont. Created and managed the Formad Warehouses and also was the customer liaison for Sharkey Transportation. Jerry was widely known for his community involvement. In his early years he was involved in the Boy Scouts, PTA and a band parent especially with fundraising. He was instrumental in bringing the band Styx to Ft. Madison to help raise funds for band uniforms.
He was a past rodeo parade chairman, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the treasurer of the North Lee County Red Cross and Disaster Chairman and served on the Ft. Madison Economic Development Corporation and the Old Fort Madison. After his father died he began his passion of historical writing. He was a columnist for the Daily Democrat and also wrote two books that were published. He greatly enjoyed his morning coffee with his McDonald’s coffee klatsch. When he wasn’t working or volunteering Jerry took the time to enjoy boating, camping, traveling, canoeing, reading, walking around the farm, music and especially spending time with his beloved dogs. Jerry and Eileen never said they couldn’t do anything. They found a way to get things done and did it to the best of their ability.
Survivors include three daughters, Susy (Ron) Southwick of North Liberty, Siiri Sloat of Burlington and Nyssa (Jerry) Kelly of Byron, NY; two sons, Eric (Sharon) Sloat of Carthage and Darien (Roberta) Sloat of Iowa City; eight grandchildren, Samantha (Ivan) Cuellar, Madeline (Brendan) Thomas, Darien (Celine) Robbins, Claudia (Ryan) Sloat Walker, Maggie (Jordan) Southwick Young, Nicholas Kelly, John Briggs, Jr and Sherry McKinley; seven great grandchildren, Minerva Thomas, Eric Cuellar, Chancellor Briggs, Bethany Briggs, Cooper Briggs, Delaney Rigney and Bradey McKinley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother Donald Sloat.
Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established for PAW Animal Shelter and may be sent to Siiri Sloat at 2705 Clearview Drive, Burlington, Iowa 52601. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
