Gerald "Jerry" H. Cave, 82 of Cedar Rapids , died Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Memorial Mass will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 13 at St. Jude's Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Wednesday at the Church. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is handling arrangements.

Gerald was born March 8, 1928 in White City , Illinois , the son of Clarence and Ethel (Cooligan) Cave. He married Anna Mae Fagan on November 21, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tipton. He served in United States Navy for two years, stationed in San Diego . Jerry was a self-employed carpenter and floor covering installer for over twenty five years. He was a resident manager for 16 ^th Avenue Storage for 27 years. Jerry was passionate about golf and was a founding member of Hillcrest Country Club. He served as Club President and was very involved in its development. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon and also attended St. Judes Catholic Church.

Gerald is survived by his wife of over 57 years Anna; children Brenda (Reg) Eberle of Cedar Rapids and Jeff (Christine) Cave of Solon ; grandchildren Christopher, David and Allysa Eberle, Kyle, Kelsey and Kendra Cave ; and a brother Kenny (Janet) Cave of Lisbon .

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters Geneva Cook, Maxine McHenry, and Lois Brecht; and a grandson Andrew Eberle.

Memorials may be directed to the family.