Jack Clyde Huntley

Jack Clyde Huntley. 84, of Independence, formerly of Waterloo, died at the Buchanan County Health Center Thursday, October 14, 2021, of complications of pneumonia. He was born October 15, 1936, in Waterloo, son of Clyde and Dorathea Huntley and graduated from East High School in 1954.

Jack married Carole Leyh November 25, 1978, in Cedar Falls. He worked as an architectural draftsman for Mort Cleveland for 14 years, with his father at Clyde Huntley Construction, and founded with his father and owned The Sled Shed until retiring in 2016.

Jack was a Boy Scout Leader with Denver Troup 118, a private pilot, and enjoyed all things outdoors including snowmobiling and birdwatching from his home overlooking the Wapsi River. He had recently received his 19-year medallion from AA.

He is survived by his wife, Carole; son, Jeff (Susie) Huntley of Denver; daughter, Jill Davis of Aurora' CO; son, Troy (Julie) Huntley of Rosemont' MN; son, Zach (Jen) Huntley of Waterloo; grandchildren: Alex and Miranda Davis, Jake Huntley, Emily and Melissa Huntley, Nora Huntley and Stacia (Brian) Nollen; and great grandchildren, Austin Kraft, Lexi Lumbus and Morgan Jipsen.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Elizabeth Huntley; grandson, Chad Musser; and in-laws, Matt and Mabel Leyh.