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Jerry Burden Obituary
HARROD -- Jerry A. Burden, 80 of Harrod, passed away October 28, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Jerry was born September 1, 1945 in Lima, to Cecil and Helen (Rhodes) Burden, who preceded him in death. On September 18, 1964, he married the love of his life, Mary (Shuey) Burden, who survives him in Lima.
Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Harrod High School and a proud United States Marines veteran. He worked at Ford Motor Company in the Benefits Department for 43 years until his retirement in 2010. One of Jerry's favorite things to do was work in his barn and tinker on his trailers. He loved attending his grandchildrens' sporting events and being outside. Jerry enjoyed a good scratch-off lottery ticket, Ford trucks, and most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his daughters, Christine (Pat) Clark and MeLisa Burden; siblings, Linda (Gale) Gahr, Henry Burden, Regina Voght and Cyndi (Ed Newport) Burden; grandchildren, Chase (Mackenzie) Burden Clark, Chandler M. Clark, Johnny Brinkman and Emma C. Brinkman and his great-grandchildren, Rayelle Clark and Knox Brinkman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Cecil 'Ike' Burden.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Burden
Dennis Morrison
November 1, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Jerry´s passing. I worked at Ford for over 40 years and Jerry always a smile and something good to say. Jerry was an Excellent UAW representative. One time Jerry won a drawing at the shop for a Cruise and he knew my wife and I liked to go on cruises. Jerry sold me that Cruise and I told him when we returned, it was one of the best Cruises we had ever taken. May the Good Lord watch over you Jerry and all of those who have passed before us. My Wife and I send our Condolences to Jerry´s Family
TIM Miller
October 31, 2025
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a loyal 1219 UAW member and was great at the job of benefits rep.
Sandy (Jordan) Elliott
October 30, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. Wishing you all the best as you get through this difficult time.
Tom & Lisa Sims
October 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Louie and Judy States
October 30, 2025
We knew Jerry from the Lima Engine Plant! He kept us very informed on our benefits! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
Marsha Johns
October 30, 2025
Jerry was a fantastic union Rep and always had the best interest of his brothers and sisters in the union.Prayers going up in these difficult times. Marsha Johns
Patricia J Staley
October 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Jim & Chris Conrad
October 29, 2025
Your family has our condolences! You'll be in our thoughts and prayers!
Phillip Sensabaugh
October 29, 2025
. Semper Fi Marine
Bill Vance
October 29, 2025
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of our loss of my Brother/Friend Jerry.
We served together in our United States Marine Corps from Parris Island to Camp Geiger to Camp Lejeune to Court House Bay. We then served together at Ford Motor Company. The last time I saw you and Jerry was at the Allen County Fair many years ago as Barb and I moved away from Lima many years ago.
We join you in our loss of my friend but we will all see him again and recognize one another.
Love you, my Sister,
Bill
Kim Army
October 29, 2025
Worked with Jerry many at LEP my condolences and prayers to his family may he RIP.
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