Willard A. Jesse Dec 29, 2020 Print View Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City Visitation one hour before the service at the church. Cemetery A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the West View Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Lutheran Church Building Fund, 801 Monroe St. La Porte City, Iowa 50651. Biography Willard A. Jesse, 92, of La Porte City, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Vinton Lutheran Home. He was born February 27, 1929 in Black Hawk County the son of Edward and Amanda Benorden Jesse. He married Lois Shaner on June 13, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua; she preceded him in death on September 5, 2020. Willard was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City and La Porte City Lions Club. He enjoyed telling jokes, playing cards with friends, traveling, and being outdoors. Survived by: a son, Duane Jesse of La Porte City; a daughter, Connie (Randy) Schiefelbein of Sumner; two step granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee Schiefelbein; one sister, Margaret (Richard) Brust of Monmouth, OR; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: his parents; his wife; six brothers, Raymond, Virden, Melvin, Russell, Edward and Leland Jesse; three sisters, Florence McDonald, Winona Fehl and Wilma Marshall; and a host of nieces and nephews. La Porte City Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 319-342-3131. Click here to send a private message to the family. Condolences Show oldest on top Show newest on top 3 comments Leave a comment Sherri Gahring | Jan 19, 2021 Duane and Connie.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our parents and your Mom and Dad shared many fun times together over the years. Hillarious stories of the things they did!!Know they will both be dearly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Merlyn Gahring family: Marg, Larry & Sherri Joyce Craft | Jan 02, 2021 Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We have many fond memories of both your Dad and Mom. Prayers for your comfort and peace. Allen & Joyce Craft Steven Blocker | Dec 31, 2020 Please accept our condolences from the Dorothy Blocker family. We will sadly miss him. Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again