Jerre Henthorn

Jerre J. Henthorn, 80, of Waukon died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Memorial services are pending. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Jerre Jean Henthorn was born August 7, 1943 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Gerald and Eva (Williams) Henthorn. She attended Chore Elementary and graduated from Readstown High School; she then attended Vernon County Teachers College for two years. Jerre received her teaching certificate from UW-Platteville and her special education endorsement from UNI in Cedar Falls.

Jerre taught third and fourth grades in Postville for five years before becoming a special education teacher at Waukon Junior High for 38 years. In 1983, she met Gregory A. Thiele and they were together until Greg’s death in 2021.

She and Greg were swap meet vendors and enjoyed going to the different meets. Jerre liked to travel and visited Europe and Australia; she also traveled with Greg and his sister, Ellen. Jerre loved going out to eat and visiting with her many friends as well.

Jerre is survived by her sister, Nancy (Ronald) Castle of Thomasboro, IL; her nieces, Teresa and Christina; three great-nieces; four great-nephews; and her many friends in Waukon. She was preceded in death by her parents and her significant other, Greg Thiele.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.