Joseph M. Gevock

Joseph Murray Gevock (Joe), age 79, passed away on August 24, 2026, in Coralville, Iowa. Joe was born April 2, 1947, to parents Roman and Evelyn (Mineart) Gevock. The eldest of seven children, Joe developed a strong work ethic while growing up on the family farm.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield High School and a 1971 graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in accounting. On June 10, 1967, he married Gail Hix, and together they became the proud parents of three daughters: Laura, Linda, and Lisa.

Joe’s career as a CPA spanned 43 years with the same accounting firm and took him through many promotions and relocations from Cedar Rapids, Peoria, Des Moines, Phoenix, and back to Cedar Rapids, where he retired in 2014. Joe was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville, and he was centered by his faith and family.

Joe had many interests including running, supporting U of I Wrestling and Chicago Cubs baseball, and collecting Studebakers. He loved his coffee and was also a big fan of all things McDonalds. Joe enjoyed researching ancestry and connecting with family and friends.

Joe leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Gail; daughters Laura (Jeff) Carder and Linda (Jim) Crispin; granddaughters Sarah (Ty) Carder-Gutierrez, Grace Carder, Emily (Jimmy) Scott, and Abigail Prince; and two great‑grandsons, Noah Scott and Ruslin Carder-Gutierrez.

He is also survived by his siblings: Bill (Carole), John (Cathy), Phil (Marcia), Dave (Darla), Theresa; and by his in-laws: Linda, Joyce, Tom, Duane (Medora), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim; daughter Lisa; granddaughter Rebecca; brothers‑in‑law Randy, Steve, and Dan, and sister‑in‑law Kathy.

A memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the SS Joseph and Cabrini Church in East Pleasant Plain, IA with Father Chuck Adam officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery immediately following. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.at the SS Joseph and Cabrini Church.

Memorial contributions in Joe's honor may be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org) or to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) and may be mailed to 1180 Kennedy Parkway #322, Coralville, IA 52241. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.