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Gerald Drown Obituary
Wapakoneta - Gerald "Jerry" Drown, 70, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Green Springs, OH, died 10:20 a.m., Mon. Jan. 14, 2019, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 25, 1948, in Green Springs, OH, the son of Howard & Enid (Sonner) Drown, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include two children, Dee Anne (Philip) Lohmeyer, Centerburg, OH, and Gregory (Nicole) Drown, Tipp City, OH; 4 grandchildren, Courtney (Kalob) Andrews, Nolan Rosen, Brody Fultz, and Murissa Drown; 2 great grandchildren, Blair and Graham Andrews; siblings, Richard Drown, CA, Dwight Drown, Tiffin, OH, and Beverly Naslund, Toledo, OH; and former wife, Rosemary Drown, Clyde, OH.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Larry Drown, and a sister, Vivian Drown.
Jerry worked as construction foreman with Kenneth G. Myers Construction Co., Green Springs, OH. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, Wapakoneta, and a graduate of Toledo Rogers High School.
In accordance with Jerry's wishes, his body is to be cremated and no public services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences may be expressed at:
www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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Jodi White
January 24, 2019
You were not my Dad by blood but by bond. I will forever love the man who came into my life at a young age. You fostered my teen years including teaching me to drive in the snow lol. You stood by my side as I became a mother. You loved that little girl as any Grandfather would. For all that I am grateful for. I am even more grateful knowing when I found that Ken Meyer truck. The one with the two black straps on the tail gate. I knew I would walk away with the answers I needed and a hug. Then being told to get the hell out of here. You know what your doing now. I love you Jerry Drown I will forever miss and love you. Jodi
P.S. tell Mike he wins. Lucky guy has both Dads with him now
Deb Drown-Ashby
January 19, 2019
Uncle Jerry, you will be missed. Say hi to dad for me.
Much love,
Deb Drown Ashby
Charlene Imm
January 18, 2019
R.I.P You will be sadly missed.
Suzanne McCormick
January 17, 2019
I am so sorry for the families loss. Jerry was my neighbor when he was married to Rosemary and Larry and I were together two houses down. We had so many great times and I cherish the memories.
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