Gerald James Rager

Our loving dad and grandpa, Gerald James Rager, ”Jerry,” 85, of Hoschton, Georgia passed away surrounded by all of his children and their families on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Dad was born on November 11, 1933 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Paul and Marie Rager.

He was schooled at Sioux City Central High School and Morningside College. He competed nationally and internationally in model airplane competitions as a teenager and continued the hobby into his later years. He served in the armed forces during the Korean War and is a member of the VFW Post #8452. He worked at Sioux City Engineering and Architectural Firms in the 1950’s and 1960’s. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, he worked as a contractor and homebuilder in Sioux City and served as past presidents of the Sioux City Construction League and Homebuilders Association of Sioux City. He is a former member of the Sertoma Club of Sioux City, a former Planning and Zoning Commission Member, a member of the Tyrian Lodge #508 A.F. and A.M., a member of the Sioux City Consistory Scottish Rite, a member of the Abu Bekr Shrine, and served as a board member for the Boys Club of Sioux City. Dad and Mom are members of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, Georgia and loved visiting with friends and family at their home in an active retirement community in Hoschton, Georgia. Dad knew the Lord Jesus so it brings comfort knowing his final home probably has him building homes and model airplanes on the golden streets of Heaven.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty A. Greenwood of Akron Iowa, whom he married in June of 1957 in Sioux City, Iowa. He is also survived by his brother, Mike, of Sioux City, three children and their spouses, Randy and Deborah, Brenda and Jay, Jeff and Pat. He has seven grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-love: Jason, Ben, Jessica, Mark, Grace, Owen, Holly, and Sarah.

A visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. The Reverend Jason Mincey of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Dementia Society of America at https://www.dementiasociety.org/

Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 is in charge of arrangements.
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