Jerry Wenning

Jerry Wenning,74, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, December 31, 2012, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida.

He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the son of the late William "Bill" and June (Pfenning) Wenning.

In Wapakoneta he was married to Alice (Oen) Wenning, who survives him in Van Wert. He is also survived by his daughter, Kris Hiser, sons, Kevin (Joy) Wenning and Keith (Tracey) Wenning,grandchildren, Sarah (George) Searfoss, Joshua Hiser, Caleb,Jessica and Gabrielle Wenning, Great Grandchildren Carissa and Olivia Searfoss, sister, Judy (Richard) Clark, his brother, Jack Wenning, Family and Friends.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his Grandchildren Amanda and Naomi Hiser, great grandson Andrew Searfoss, and his brother, Joe Wenning.

Jerry obtained an Associate Degree from Christian Life School of Theology and Seminary and graduated from Radiology Technology School at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He worked in the Radiology Department at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN, and was the Radiology Manager at Van Wert Co. Hospital and Coldwater Community Hospital from which he retired.

Jerry was a member of the US Naval Reserves for seven years where he served as a corpsman. He was active in Boy Scouts where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and served as an Assistant Scoutmaster. He served as a coach/mentor to Youth Basketball and Baseball. He had been a member of Council 6034 Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight. He was President of Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, Elder and Board member at Liberty Temple Church in Lima, and Board member of the Van Wert Youth for Christ.

Jerry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, reading and studying the Bible, hunting, fishing, camping, boy scouting, softball, biking, canoeing, family get-togethers around the pool, world travel, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Boston Celtics, and the Cleveland Browns.

Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday, January 9th. Visiting hours for family and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 Tuesday, January 8th with additional visitation one hour prior to Service. Both visitation and funeral to be held at Calvary Evangelical Church in Van Wert. Pastor Jerry Hunt will be officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Van Wert Area Youth for Christ, 302 Bonnewitz Avenue, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.