1930
Jerry
2015
Jerry Smith
June 20, 1930 — July 6, 2015
Jerry L. Smith, 85, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at 4:41 AM in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana.
Born June 20, 1930, Jerry was the son of Walter B. and Agnes (Harman) Smith.
He was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and graduated in 1952 from Manchester (College) University with a degree in education.
In Atwood, Indiana and on August 19, 1950 he and Wylan Titus were married and would remain married for over 50 years until her death on December 16, 2004.
Jerry was a lifetime Warsaw resident and the owner of the Buffalo Street Dry Cleaners until he sold it to Rex Wildman. He then purchased Rohrbach Cleaners in Columbia City, Indiana. Jerry also had a rental property business until his retirement.
He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Jerry enjoyed music and movie collecting, boating, gardening, traveling and travel clubs.
He will be missed by those who loved him most including his daughter and son-in-law: Cindy and Gary Goshert of Ligonier, Indiana; son: Tal Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Gretchen Goshert, Milford, Indiana; Megan Grimes, Zionsville, Indiana and James Hoyt, Indianapolis; 1 great grandson: Corwin Hoyt; and a great granddaughter: Sienna Reese Grimes.
In addition to his wife, Wylan, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother: Ned Smith (April 1, 2006); 3 sisters: Virginia Powell (July 8, 2014), Margaret Williamson (January 14, 2002) and June Longenbaugh (June 6, 2012).
Family and friends will gather for a time of sharing memories and condolences Tuesday, July 14th from 10 AM - 12 Noon in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. Beginning at 12 Noon, a service will be held in celebration of Jerry’s life. Pastor David Hummel of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
The family has asked that gifts in Jerry’s memory be designated to the church at 832 E. Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580,
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Jerry L. Smith.
Born June 20, 1930, Jerry was the son of Walter B. and Agnes (Harman) Smith.
He was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and graduated in 1952 from Manchester (College) University with a degree in education.
In Atwood, Indiana and on August 19, 1950 he and Wylan Titus were married and would remain married for over 50 years until her death on December 16, 2004.
Jerry was a lifetime Warsaw resident and the owner of the Buffalo Street Dry Cleaners until he sold it to Rex Wildman. He then purchased Rohrbach Cleaners in Columbia City, Indiana. Jerry also had a rental property business until his retirement.
He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Jerry enjoyed music and movie collecting, boating, gardening, traveling and travel clubs.
He will be missed by those who loved him most including his daughter and son-in-law: Cindy and Gary Goshert of Ligonier, Indiana; son: Tal Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Gretchen Goshert, Milford, Indiana; Megan Grimes, Zionsville, Indiana and James Hoyt, Indianapolis; 1 great grandson: Corwin Hoyt; and a great granddaughter: Sienna Reese Grimes.
In addition to his wife, Wylan, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother: Ned Smith (April 1, 2006); 3 sisters: Virginia Powell (July 8, 2014), Margaret Williamson (January 14, 2002) and June Longenbaugh (June 6, 2012).
Family and friends will gather for a time of sharing memories and condolences Tuesday, July 14th from 10 AM - 12 Noon in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. Beginning at 12 Noon, a service will be held in celebration of Jerry’s life. Pastor David Hummel of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
The family has asked that gifts in Jerry’s memory be designated to the church at 832 E. Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580,
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Jerry L. Smith.
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