JERRY JACOB SULZBERGER

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Jerry Jacob Sulzberger, 89, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Greenwood Cemetery. Officiant will be Pastor John Brown. Pallbearers will be Craig Sulzberger, Lee Sulzberger, Jon Sulzberger, Mackoy Sulzberger, and Zack Sulzberger.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com

Jerry was born on July 24, 1936, in Letts, Iowa, the son of George and Goldie Sulzberger.

Jerry was the owner and operator of Sulzberger Excavating. He had a deep love for traveling, boating, and being on the water. He also enjoyed music and karaoke, and he never passed up the opportunity to operate the excavator. Jerry loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in sports.

Jerry is survived by his four sons, Craig (Karen) Sulzberger, Barry (Barbie) Sulzberger, Lee (Cindy) Sulzberger, and Jon Sulzberger; 14 grandchildren, Kirstin, Tesha, Jake, Tanner, Tyson, Tucker, Saige, Zack, Jeremy, Brycin, Riese, Mackoy, Jonnee, and Sullivan; 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Steven Richard Sulzberger.