Jerry Wayne Hughes, 70, of Rochester, IN, died at IU Health LaPorte Hospital on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.
He was born April 1, 1943, to Willie and Maude (Nelson) Hughes.
Jerry retired from Howmet in LaPorte after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards.
On April 3, 1959, he married Phyllis Kiefer; she preceded him in death on June 7, 2012. They were married for 53 years.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.
Surviving are his daughters, Laura (Jeff) Matchette of Kingsbury, IN, and Linda (Michael) McLeese of LaPorte; five grandchildren, Shawnique Johnson, Nicole Hughes, Dustin (Krystal) Hine and Michael Jo Lehman, all of LaPorte, and Jana (Billy) Haley of Angola, IN; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan, Zachary, Shianne, Jerry, Dustin, Faith, Jaelyn, Billy, and Abigail; siblings, Al (Jean) Hughes, Bob (Joy) Hughes, Margaret (Chuck) Hughes, Frances (Glen) Jankowski, Clifford (Sue) Hughes, Treva (Dillard) Lawson, Don Hughes, and Brenda Pagen; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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