Obituary of John Garold Hedges

John (Jack) Garold Hedges, aged 95, passed away peacefully on September 29^th, 2026 at Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA.  He was born in Iowa City, IA to John R and Nell (Klay) Hedges.  He graduated from City Highschool in 1949.  In 1951 he enlisted in the United States Navy serving during the Korean war aboard the escort destroyer USS Epperson.  Following his service he attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1957 with a degree in general business.  He married Marilyn Means that same year and they had three children, Richard (died in infancy), Kathleen (Borwig) and Jeanne.

Jack spent most of his career working as the production manager for Sheller Globe in Iowa City.  He met his partner Kevin Bond in 1973 and they were together for 47 years until Kevin’s death in 2020.  Jack was an avid reader and gardener, loved classical music and playing computer games.  He was also an extraordinarily accomplished knitter, his mother having taught him during World War II to help her knit hats and mittens for Bundles for Britain.  At one point he even raised his own sheep, processed and spun their wool and created beautiful sweaters.

Jack is survived by his two daughters.

Jack requested no funeral or visitation.  There will be a small, private interment ceremony for family only at the Memory Gardens mausoleum in Iowa City.  Donations in his memory may be made to Suncrest Hospice or Iowa Public Television.