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Gerald "Chewy" De Leon

Gerald "Chewy" De Leon

November 23rd, 1971 - July 23rd, 2012

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A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Winterset.
A visitation will be held 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 27 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, with family present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Burial will be in the Philippines at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date.
Gerald B. de Leon was born November 23, 1971 in Pampanga, Philippines; the son of Renato and Belma (Garmon) De Leon. He was a graduate of Guzman Institute of Technology in Manila, Philippines and also attended Diamond Technology and Robotic Tech Training. He married his childhood sweetheart, Margel Antonio on January 14, 2001.
Gerald worked in maintenance at Rose Acre Farms in Winterset for 19 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Earlham. He was a skilled auto mechanic and enjoyed golfing, fishing, 4-wheeling, paintball, and riding his Harley motorcycle. He also liked to sing and was a good dancer.
Gerald died Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 40 years old.
Gerald will be missed by his loving wife of 11 years, Margel de Leon; 2 sons, Justin and Tyler de Leon; his mother and stepfather, Belma and John Garmon; his father and stepmother, Renato and Darlie de Leon; 2 sisters, Jennifer Wishmeyer and Leslie Cortez; 2 stepbrothers, Bryan de Leon and Jay-Jay de Leon; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.

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Name Gerald "Chewy" De Leon
Date of Birth November 23rd, 1971
Date of Death July 23rd, 2012
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Address 1823 North John Wayne Drive
Winterset IA 50273
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Jeff Lorenzen published a tribute .

I knew Gerald through my work at Rose Acres; Gerald was a good,decent hardworking man Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.Although his loss is great,his memory and Gods love is greater.

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We are praying for you and the boys, and your family. We want you to know that we love you guys. If you need anything at all...please don't be afraid to ask. May God be with you always. We are here for you. Sincerely, Dan,Sasha, Kyle, Andrew, and Olivia

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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed by many.

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To the entire family of "Chewy" our thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with you.

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Lori Whelchel published a tribute .

My heart and prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed teasing Gerald when he would come in for his allergy shots...He always had a smile...He will be missed

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Ron Goodman published a tribute .

John and Belma, Belma, we are sorry about the loss of your son Gerald. Ron & Steve Goodman

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Jeff And Betty Hope published a tribute .

Margel, we are so sorry about your loss. Know that you and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you! Jeff and Betty

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Laura, Larry, Tyler, And Derek Silverthorn published a tribute .

To the entire family of Gerald, our thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with you. You have been great neighbors to us, and if there is anything at any time that you need, please don't hesitate to ask. May God wrap his comforting arms around you! The Silverthorn Family

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