Jared W. Phelps, 23, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at MercyOne Waterloo.

He was born April 14, 1997 in Waterloo, the son of Michael and Jennifer (Quint) Phelps.

Jared graduated from Waterloo West High School with the class of 2015.

He was a proud member of the Air Force JROTC program at West High, where he served as Lieutenant Colonel from 2013 – 2015. He was an avid gamer, with Fallout being his current game of choice, and Fable in his younger years. He loved history, especially anything involving WWII. Jared was a gun enthusiast, collecting many guns over the years. He was a Star Wars fanatic and an honorary member of the 501st Legion.

Survived by his parents, Michael and Jennifer Phelps of Waterloo; three sisters, Samantha Phelps of Waterloo, Micky (Jordan) Newill of Fremont, NE, and Jennifer (Jeremy) Buss of Aplington; brother, Wesley (Mandi Boyd) Quint of Waterloo; maternal grandmother, Judy Quint of Cedar Falls; and partner, Ellie Oberheu of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jerome Quint; paternal grandparents, Mickie & Bill Pierce and Wayne H. Phelps.