Ralph Norman Jordan, 73, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Visitation: 4-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Living Hope Global Methodist Church, Lisbon, Iowa. Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon.
Ralph was born on May 13, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Everett and Lorene (Uthoff) Jordan. He was united in marriage to Cathy Walker on December 5, 1981, at the Mount Vernon Methodist Church, to this union a daughter Melissa was born.
After graduating from High School, farming became Ralph's life. Ralph served as a trustee for the Living Hope Global Methodist Church and the Mount Vernon Fire Department. He was a member of the sauerkraut committee for many years. Ralph and Cathy opened their home to many foreign exchange students over the years.
Ralph is survived by his wife, brother, Darrell (Donna) Jordan; many nieces and nephews; many in-laws; and his dog, Sadie.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Melissa 'Missy' Jordan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Living Hope Global Methodist Church, Camp Courageous, or the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Ralph's tribute wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Ralph was such a great guy, always had time to stop and say hi. I want to thank you and him for sharing your daughter with me when we played basketball. We had a lot of good times and a lot of fun.
Betty Kohout
I have so many great memories of camping with Ralph and cathy and missy. We shared great friend. great times together. May you rest in peace Ralph. You were a great friend. Phil akers.
Dear Ralphie may you rest in peace. All the picking we did on you during church. You were a very good friend. We loved you and will see you on the other side. Donna Amundson
Thinking of you
I am sorry for your loss have been down this road myself. Take care of yourself. Sending love and hugs to you
Remembering Ralph Jordan
Cathy,
Cliff & I am so sorry for your loss. We have great memories of him, you & Missy. I know he loved his girls very much and would have done anything for you. You & Ralph were always so kind to Gabe & Luke. I will always remember the day they stayed at your house and had pork chops for dinner! They didn’t know pork could be so yummy! I think getting to know Missy had a profound influence on them. They saw her challenges and how you & Ralph always had her best interests in mind. And how much you loved & cared for her.
I hope it comforts you to know they are together in heaven, waiting for you to join them! We love you very much and will be keeping you in our prayers.
Cindy & Cliff Haugland
I’m sorry for your loss, Cathy and family.