Jerry Alan Fitzgerald, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20th at Fairfield Friends Church in Fairfield. Burial will be at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 704 S. 8th St. Cir, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Jerry was born October 30, 1948 the son of Hobart, Jr. and Marjory (Boos) Fitzgerald. He married Linda Coffin, July 22, 1967 in Birmingham. She preceded him in death February 9, 2020.

Jerry worked as a forklift operator for Agri-Plastics in Fairfield, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going for drives in his car, and listening to music.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Shirley (Marty) Rainbolt of Batavia, Donna Smith and Patsy Peiffer, both of Fairfield; grandchildren, Dawna and Jerry Evans, Cheyenne Rainbolt, Zachary and Madelyn Smith, Samantha and Andrew Peiffer; great-grandchildren, Jason, Shannan, and Zinayah; brothers, Donald Fitzgerald, Bill (Joyce) Fitzgerald, and John Fitzgerald.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Brenda, and his grandson William.