Jerome D. "Jerry" Ernst

Jerome D. "Jerry" Ernst, 80, of Van Wert, died at 5:55 PM Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born September 2, 1934 in Delphos, Ohio the son of Henry and Johanna (Baumgarte) Ernst who preceded him in death.  On December 29, 1972 he married June (White) who survives him in Van Wert.

He is also survived by his children:  Lisa (Bill) Deibler of Spencerville, Ohio, Mark (Terri) Ernst of St. Marys, Ohio, and Ken (Peg) Cross of Middle Point, Ohio- Grandchildren Tabi Adams, Cridersville, Ohio, Colt (MeMe) Adams of Spencerville, Ohio, Meghan (Chad) Dicke of Van Wert, Anna and Allie Ernst both of St. Marys- 6 Great Grandchildren and 2 Sisters Coletta Dray and Annabelle (Jerry) Saum both of Fort Jennings.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 1 sister and 7 brothers.

He was retired from Federal Mogul Corporation where he was a product line manager.

He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and a Life Member of the Van Wert Elks Lodge and the Delphos Eagles.  He had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Mass of  Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at St. Mary Of The Assumption Catholic Church with Father Stan Szybka officiating.  Burial will follow at a later date at Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday at St Mary Of The Assumption Catholic Church from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Preferred Memorials are to St. Mary Of The Assumption Catholic Church,  Alzheimers Research, or Paralyzed Veterans.