Jerry was born on August 30, 1935, in Grinnell, Iowa to Lester and Viola Mitchell Holcomb. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1954. On August 30, 1957, he was married to Janet Mithelman in Des Moines, Iowa. Jerry farmed in the Grinnell area and also worked for the Grinnell Beverage Company and Grinnell Feed and Grain. Jerry also served with the Grinnell Police Department for 16 years. Prior to his retirement in 1997 he worked as a truck driver for Heartland Express. Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping at the Iowa State Fair. He also enjoyed riding horses at the Grinnell Saddle Club and competition with his horse pulling team. Survivors include his wife, Janet Holcomb of Grinnell; one son, Jerry 'Butch' Holcomb of Gilman; one daughter, Brenda (Todd) Dominik of Lee's Summit, Missouri; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Russell Holcomb of Conway, Arkansas; and two sisters, Judy Macomber of Houston, Missouri and Margaret Meek of Grinnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, William 'Bill' Holcomb. Memorials may be directed to the Grinnell Police Department's building fund.