Jerry A. Barnholdt, 91, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington. Born June 8, 1935, in Central City, Nebraska, he was the son of Albert and Florence Baker Barnholdt. He married Mary Jo Parsons on July 16, 1960, in Waverly, Iowa.
Jerry was a graduate of Van Horne High School and Upper Iowa University. He earned his Master's Degree from Northeast Missouri State University. His 35-year teaching career began in the Wayland/Waco School District, and then the Burlington Community School District. He taught History, Government, and Consumer Economics. He also coached Basketball, Baseball and Golf.
Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. He will be remembered for his love of golf, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the ability to tell a great story.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mary Jo; children, Mike (Yina) of Houston, Texas, and Jill (Rick) of Sedalia, Missouri; and brother, David, of Cedar Rapids; as well as extended family members, many good friends, neighbors, and former students.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Vic; a sister, Joyce Wiese; and an infant daughter.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
Jerry will be laid to rest with a private family graveside inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Burlington.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.