Gerald J. "Smokey" Hentges, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Bernard, Iowa passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Dubuque Specialty Care in Dubuque, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Jerry may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian burial for Jerry will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Garryowen, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke presiding. Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Garryowen, Iowa.

Jerry was born September 25, 1944 in Monticello, Iowa, son of Lester and LaVerne C. (Kurt) Hentges. He received his education in the one room school house in Bernard, Iowa.  Jerry worked through Area Residential Care for many years.  He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs fan.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Parish in Dubuque, Iowa.

He is survived by two brothers, Fred (Marion) Hentges of Peosta, IA and Pat (Mary Beth) Hentges of Bernard, IA; One sister-in-law, Sally Hentges of Asbury, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Dorothy Williams of Tucson, AZ.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lois (Glen) Walling; one brother, Carl Hentges; one great niece, Kelsey Henneberry.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com