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HUNTERTOWN - Jerry Lee Daniels, age 81, of Huntertown, Indiana, and formerly of Avilla, Indiana, died on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Daniels was born in New Haven, Indiana, the son of the late Woodrow and Maxine (Jackson) Daniels on March 26, 1941.
He graduated from New Haven High School in 1959, and went on the receive his Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University and his Master's Degree from Purdue University.
On Sept. 9, 1961, he married Carol "Jean" Bade in New Haven, Indiana. She preceded him in death in 2005.
Jerry started his career as a math and physics teacher with Fort Wayne Community Schools, Dean of Students at North Side in Fort Wayne and finally retiring in 2003, as principal, from Kendallville Middle School.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla.
Jerry enjoyed traveling with his wife and was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Survivors include his daughter, Ann and Rich Portmann, of Palatine, Illinois; son, Lee and Blakely Daniels, of Cypress Texas; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Justin, Alex, Cole, Julia, Carter, and Briella; four great-grandchildren; sister, Sandy and Chuck Blosser, of Fort Wayne and their daughters, Angie and Amy.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Carol "Jean" Daniels.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, from 1-2 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 111 W. Albion St., Avilla.
Funeral services will follow visitation at 2 p.m., at the church, with the Rev. Patrick Kuhlman officiating.
Casketbearers are Jacob Daniels, Alex Portmann, Rich Portmann, Jacob Peters, Kevin Shadel and Corey Shadel.
There will be a private burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Avilla.
Preferred memorials are to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
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Sharon B Cufone
January 22, 2023
I´m Jerry´s niece (by marriage to Aunt Betty). I´ll remember Jerry for his kindness, love and patience. We talked often and I´ll miss hearing from him.
Kristyn
January 20, 2023
I live across the street from Jerry and his late wife, Betty. They moved in as newlyweds and they were so cute together. They were always so nice to me and my kids. My kids loved going over there to visit and get gumballs from the machine they had in their house. Jerry was always there to help me out when needed since I became a single mom back in 2015. One time I got locked out of my house late at night and he drove me get to my parents house to get a spare key. I will always remember his gentle manner and kindness. I am just rejoicing that he is no longer in pain and is re-united with the ones he loved. RIP Jerry.
Sandra Thomas
January 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He and Betty were such wonderful neighbors. I would always look over in the early morning as I was leaving for work and see Jerry standing in his front window.
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