Gerald (Jerry) Dean Calvert

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Calvert, 78 of Hamilton, Iowa was born on January 3, 1948, to Martha and Elmer Isaac Calvert in Guthrie County Iowa.  Jerry passed peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by family.

Jerry was a 'Farm Kid' as a youth helping his grandparents around the family farm near Bayard.  At age 19, Jerry joined the Army, where he proudly served his country until 1969.  After serving his country, Jerry was a truck driver, which included working for many different companies as well as driving tour buses for various country music stars while living in Nashville for a few short years.  

Upon returning to Iowa, Jerry married Trudy.  Jerry and Trudy were married for 22 years until his death.  Together Jerry and Trudy made their home in Hamilton, Iowa.  

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Trudy, four daughters, Kayla Jackson of Tracy; Deanna (Dan) Campfield of Des Moines; Angie Cook (Chad Black) of Kelley; Tanya (Fuzzy) Wood of Des Moines.  Along with 9 grandchildren, 6 bonus-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and one brother Kelly (Katy) Calvert from Kentucky.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Martha and Emler Isaac, Brother Leroy, Sister Sandra (Sandy), twin brother Jerry Lee (deceased at birth).  

The family has decided to have a memorial service at a later date.  

TRUCKERS PRAYER - The Truckers Last Ride

He traveled the roads

In the years gone past

A life he chose

And hoped it would last

Driving all night

From state to state

Trying to get home

 And arriving so late

He parked his truck now

His engine has stopped

And those who love him

Their hearts have dropped

He traveled the country

With a smile of great pride

Now he drives the streets of Heaven

On the truckers last ride

May God ride with you.....

10-4 and Goodbye