Jerald Bright

Jerald Robert Bright was born December 11, 1954, in Des Moines, IA, and departed from this life on August 18, 2020. Jerry, as he was known to his family and friends, made the Des Moines area his home most of his 65 years. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1972, and from the Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, with a BS Degree in Computer Engineering. He returned to his Alma Mater and served the Iowa State University Administrative Data Processing Center until his Retirement in 2018. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed working with computers and gladly assisted friends and family in solving computer and electronic problems just for fun. Jerry enjoyed bowling in local bowling leagues through the years and playing softball. He was also an avid baseball fan, traveling to many major league stadiums throughout the country to attend games. Jerry was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Des Moines, IA. Preceding him in death were his Grandparents. Austin Elmer and Mae Akers; Mother, Bonnie Bright; Special Uncle and Aunt, Otto and Frances Akers; Cousins, Betty Coble; Douglas Akers; and Margaret Shields. Interment will be in the Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Iowa, at a later date.