Jerry Dean Westen, 53 of Solon, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Brosh Chapel in Solon. Jerry was born March 12, 1961 in Washington, the son of Wilbur and Patricia (Nelson) Westen. He graduated from Clear Creek High School in Tiffin. Jerry joined the United States Army in 1980 and served 25 years retiring in 2004. He was united in marriage to Korri Grimm on June 13, 1981 in Cedar Rapids. Jerry enjoyed golfing, camping, coaching many football teams, including Highland, Clear Creek and Solon High Schools. Family time was very important to Jerry, especially the time being Papa with the grandkids. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. Jerry is survived by his wife Korri; two sons Derek (Amanda) Westen and Travis (Jessica) Westen all of Solon; four grandchildren Drake, Elijah, Samantha and Alexis; a brother Dan (Sue) Westen of Iowa City; his mother Patricia Edwards of Iowa City; He was preceded in death by father and his brother Tim Westen. Memorials may be directed to the family.