Jerold D. “Jerry” Raber, 75, of Waterloo, died at his residence on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Jerry was born on January 17, 1943 in Fresno, California, the son of Donald A. and Margaret L. Pexton Raber. He graduated from Lu Verne High School in 1960, attended Drake University, and later attended Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jerry lived and worked in Cleveland for 39 years. Retiring in 2006, he moved back to Waterloo where he owned and operated JEROB, Inc. which specialized in shampoo for show dogs and cats.

Jerry is survived by two sisters, Janice (Mark) Boeding of Columbus, NE, and Judy (Steve) Konecne of Humboldt; and several nieces and nephews: Melissa Dalton, Ben and Maggie Konecne; Luke, Angie, and Tony Boeding; Anna (Clint) Ehrenberg; and Mary, Monica, Matthew, and Michael Boeding.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Jane Lowery and Joyce Raber in infancy.

Jerry had a love for the fine arts such as show tunes and classical music. He was a set designer, builder, and craftsman for the Lakewood Playhouse. He loved a good discussion and a good book, and had a heart for the poor and had a true servant’s heart.