Ivyl G. Gheer

November 16th, 1936 - July 22nd, 2011

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Ivyl G. Gheer was born in Ava, Missouri, on November 16, 1936. He attended Banner and Brushy Knob country schools where he graduated from the 8th grade. Later in life he earned his G.E.D. His marriage to Cletha Maxine Wise took place on May 24, 1958 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, and to this union two sons were born, Rusty and Rick.
Ivyl was a truck driver. He worked from 1973 until his retirement for Iron Works of Des Moines. After retirement he and wife, Maxine, bought a small farm near Woodburn, Iowa where he enjoyed gardening, growing a large vegetable garden which he loved to share with his friends. He also helped with Maxine’s business, Rite-n-Gear Rodeo Company.
Ivyl was a fun loving, free-spirited, and caring individual, who always had a smile on his face. He was a member of the Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association, the United Rodeo Association, and the National Old Timers Rodeo Association. He was a bull rider and a saddle bronc rider. Ivyl was a five-time saddle bronc champion in the IRCA and URA champion in 1983. In his free time he enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting and playing with his grandchildren.
On Friday afternoon, July 22, 2011, Ivyl entered into rest at the age of 74 in Centerville, Iowa. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Maxine; a son, Rick Gheer; and 2 brothers, Rod and A.L.
Ivyl is survived by a son, Rusty (Lynn) Gheer of Centerville; a daughter-in-law, Connie Gheer of Orient; 7 grandchildren, Amber Dickerson (J.D.) of Corpus Christi, TX; Katy Lambert of Brownwood, TX; Kendra Chism (Kerry) of Brownwood, TX; Leanna Gheer of Orient; Rachel, Molly and Camy Gheer all of Centerville; 2 step-grandchildren, Risa Cave of Clive; Lincoln Steele of Orient; 8 great grandchildren, Lillian, Madisyn, Rylee, and Dylan Dickerson, Trent Chism, Weston Chism, Jaylen Savage, and Noah and Nicholas Lambert; 2 brothers, Lyndon (Joyce) Gheer of Bettendorf and Leon (Diana) Gheer of Amarillo, TX; a brother-in-law Ernest Wise (Sharon) of Diagonal and sister in-law Alice Dykes (DeWayne) of Bettendorf and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will be present to receive guest beginning at 4:00 p.m. with funeral services being held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26th at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. A committal service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27th at the Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport. Memorial contributions to be used at the family’s discretion will be accepted. On-line condolences may be directed to the family at www.ochiltree.com.

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Name Ivyl G. Gheer
Date of Birth November 16th, 1936
Date of Death July 22nd, 2011
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Address 1823 North John Wayne Drive
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Barb (Bender) Gerber published a tribute .

Rusty, How surprised I was to read this week that your father recently passed away. I have many fond memories of him and of course you too. My best to you and your family during this difficult time. My best, Barb Gerber

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Jeannie Harvey-Utsler published a tribute .

Rusty: I just heard today about your dad. He was always just an absolutely great and fun person. I am so sorry for your loss. Jeannie Utsler

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Donnie Mcmaster published a tribute .

Rusty: So sorry to hear of Ivyl's passing. I have great memories of the times we shared. He was a good friend, a great mentor and just a great guy to be around. I was glad to have known him. See you in heaven buddy. Donnie

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Rich And Barb Weidenhaft published a tribute .

Rusty, So sorry to hear of your loss. We have so many memories of Max and Ivyl at the rodeos. Cherish your memories as though are what will be with you forever.

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Bill Peiffer published a tribute .

Ivyl was a very important figure in my early stages of life in manufacturing. Ivyl taught me about machining, welding, general shop practices but most importantly about work ethic. He was one of the most hard working and industrious men I've ever known. When I look back on 40 years for manufacturing it started with Ivyl teaching me the basics at Bowe Machine Co. in Bettendorf, IA back in the early mid 70s. Ivyl was also a personal friend. We shot pool at least weekly, hunted on ocassion, went to a few rodeos and just once or twice had a sip of Leon Stump Water (medicinal of course). When he went to full time truck driving he left me his machinist tool box and a few tools. Its a little rusty and sitting in my garage. It always makes me smile and remember the man that did the most to shape a young man's life when he needed it most. My deepest condolences to the family at the loss of one great Cowboy. In his words: Powder River Let 'er Buck...........

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Sis Stum published a tribute .

Rusty, Connie & Families, Please accept our sincerest sympathy in Ivyl's passing. Ivyl was one of a kind--a wonderful man, heart of gold, good friend and a true cowboy's cowboy! He will be fondly remembered. May he rest in peace. Our thought and prayers are with you. The former Jacobsen Rodeo Co. ~ Jake, Pearl, Dale, Sis & Families - Delia, KS

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Becky Blum published a tribute .

Rusty - I am one of Dick Scrivner's daughters and was around your dad a lot at the Leon rodeo. Ivyl was truly a great man and will be greatly missed.

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Sean Ballard published a tribute .

Very sorry to here the news about Ivyl. He was a great freind for my entire rodeo life. Always there to support me and full of stories from his younger days. He will be missed.

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Ron Shaffer published a tribute .

Very sorry to here of Ivyl's passing. He was one in a million. It was a true honor to have known and worked with him.

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Hiedi Scoles published a tribute .

Rusty - so sorry to hear about Ivyl's passing. Many good memories of Max and Ivyl. Thinking about you and your familly.

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Lenox Stock & Saddle Club published a tribute .

So sorry to hear of Ivyl's death. God will see you through your time of sorrow. Try to remember all the good memories you have; they will be many. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Peg Brown, Secretary

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Barb Callaway published a tribute .

rusty - so very sorry to hear of your dads passing -wish ronnie and i could get there, but we will be there in spirit and we send you and your family our deepest sympathy and prayers.

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Joyce Call Mickelson published a tribute .

Rusty....My heart is sad but have so many memories. My children always thought we were brother & sister, not first cousins. We grew up in the hills of the Ozarks in a time when family was so important. We loved he & Max and spent many hours in many towns following that thing called "Rodeo" with them. Hyannis, Leon, little towns in Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska and finals in Amarillo and Las Vegas. Prayers & love from Nebraska where Ivyl had many good friends and a lot of cousins......Cousin Joyce and Dave; sons Carson & Wes and daughter Cami and their families. Plan to see you Tuesday evening.

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Charles Lee& Joann Nash published a tribute .

In memory of our cousin Ivyl from his cousins Charles and Joan from Texas. He was a one and only man. He will be missed by many. May God Bless and be with his family. We loved him.

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Becky Porter published a tribute .

Im sorry to here of Ivyls passing. He is now in a better place and now he can visit with Rick.Our prayers are with the family.

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Janis Beck Lemon published a tribute .

I have many fond memories of Ivyl, especially the time he came to Mineral Wells to visit when I was just a kid and he hung a basketball goal on the garage for us. We were so impressed! The last time I saw him was when he and Maxine came to see Daddy there and we so enjoyed their visit. Sorry we are unable to attend the funeral, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Janis

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