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Jerry Hemperly Obituary
MANSFIELD: Jerry D. Hemperly, 75, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. Born January 29, 1940 in Mansfield, he was the son of Theodore Charles and Viola "Marie" (Finney) Hemperly.
A lifelong Mansfield resident, he attended Mansfield Senior High and retired from General Motors after 34 years of service as a journeyman electrician. He attended Ontario Free Methodist Church. Jerry was a member of Shiloh Lodge 544 for 40 years as a Master Mason and was a 32nd Degree of the Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite for 24 years. He was an avid gun and knife collector, enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He loved spending time with his friends and family and with his dog, Rocky. Jerry never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone he met as he could strike up a conversation with anyone.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 52 years, Kay (Willet) Hemperly; two children, Tim (Amy Margheim) Hemperly of Sandusky and Gail Meyers of Columbus; four grandchildren, Marie (Rob) Fouts of Mansfield, Ashley Meyers of Columbus, Isiah Margheim and Logan Hemperly both of Sandusky; and several extended family members whom he thought of as his own children grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Richard Hemperly, Dean (Charlene) Hemperly and Margie Jacobs; a nephew, Ron Hemperly; a niece, Linda Gundrum; and a great niece, Shelly Hemperly.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield where Masonic services will be held at 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Terry Viscioni.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland County Dog Shelter, 1710 Garfield Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805 or to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com
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for Jerry Hemperly
Megan Homsy
August 9, 2015
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Gail! If you need anything you know your sandbox family is here for you always.
Athena Collins
August 5, 2015
Dear Kay and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We always thought very highly of Jerry, and he was always great to talk to. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Athena, Michelle and all of us @ The Fin.
Lori Sellers
August 3, 2015
Kay & family, We're deeply sorry to read of Jerry's passing. He was a really nice man. Kay, I remember when Jerry would come into the office (@ the phone co. in Tolls) to visit you and he would say hi to everyone. May God be with all of you. Take care, from your former co-worker(s).
Randy & Lori Sellers
Kim Smalley
August 2, 2015
My prayers are with you I'm so sorry Kat and Gail
Adele Weingartner
August 2, 2015
Kay, don't know if you remember me--I believe we worked together at IBS many years ago. Sorry for your loss! Adele Mueller Weingartner.
vickie linehan
August 2, 2015
Gail,Ashley,Kay. Our prayers are with you. God Bless and love you all.
brent & jennifer brewer
August 1, 2015
jerry you will be rememberd always, sure will miss talkin with ya out at the garage. prayers are with you kay and family.
Stephanie Bidinger Amos
August 1, 2015
Kay, Gail and family. Please accept our sincere condolences at this most sad time. Jerry touched so many lives and will always be remembered. May God grant you peace and strength.
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