Jerry L. Owen

Jerry L. Owen, 74, of Ligonier, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born July 28, 1941 the son of Leo and Ilene (Pippenger) Owen. On September 17, 1993 he married AnnJeanette Ankney in LaGrange, IN. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, AnnJeanette Owen of Ligonier; daughter; Lisa (Rob) Durham and their children; Jeremie, Heaven, Olivia, and Emily. Son, Todd (Vicky) Owen and children; Austin, Logan and Aiden. Daughter; Teresa (Don) Smith and son Steven. Daughter; Tonya (Mike) Holcomb with children; Stephanie, Rebecca, Shannon, and Bobbie Sue. Daughter; Tracy (Stan) Wiley and their daughter, Natasha. Along with children and grandchildren he leaves behind fifteen great-grandchildren and his sister; Cheryl (Thom) Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cherry Troyer . Jerry was an accomplished electrician and worked for J.O. Mory for many years. He really enjoyed gardening, remote controlled airplanes, wine making and of course all of his beautiful wood workings. He was able to be a part of many things due to his amazing sense of humor. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10AM at Yeager Funeral Home – 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN. Pastor John Lutton will officiate. Friends and Family may call upon the funeral home on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 4PM – 8PM for a formal visitation. Burial will take place at the Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery in Merriam, IN following the service.