Jon Klaus Davies, the son of Ronald and Johanna (Klaus) Davies, was born August 7, 1942, in Jackson, MN. His childhood years were spent in Jackson where he received his education, graduating from Jackson High School. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U. S. Army during Vietnam until his honorable discharge on August 31, 1967. After serving his country, he married Linda Coleman Meiergerd in 1968 and he adopted three children: Dale, Melinda and Jerry, and together, he and Linda had one son, Brent. They later divorced in 1971. During this time he worked for UPS in Emmetsburg and Spencer, Iowa.
Jon married Shirley Rosenboom on January 15, 1977 in Jackson, MN. He was self-employed in the trucking business for many years. In his later years, he worked for K&B Transportation of Sioux City, IA, until his retirement. They had lived in Spencer for the last 20 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer.
Jon passed away at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the age of 70. His parents preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley of Spencer; his children: Christy and Steve Olson of Linn Grove, IA, Tim and Jeanine Rosenboom of Hartley, IA, Tammy and David Ault of Mt. Airy, MD and Craig Rosenboom of Spirit Lake, IA; 14 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
Military services will be conducted by Glen Pedersen Post #1 - American Legion - Spencer, IA.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Steve Olson
CASKET BEARERS
'Jon's Grandchildren'
Jerod Olson - Travis Olson
Trenton Olson - Austin Olson
T.J. Rosenboom - Cody Rosenboom
Brady Rosenboom - Joshua Ault
Jacob Ault - Jessica McDonough
Shaunna Olson - Jennesa Ault
Lindsey Rosenboom
Rachel Rosenboom
VISITATION
Visitation will begin 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 18 with the family present from 5 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
Musician: Travis Olson
INTERMENT
North Lawn Memorial Park
Spencer, Iowa
A time of lunch and fellowship will be held at the American Legion Hall following the graveside services.