Mr. Jerry C. Stromyer Sr., of Brilliant, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville in Ohio after a long illness.
He was born Jan. 18, 1943, in Emporium, PA, to Wayne and Lola Stromyer.
Until his retirement, Jerry was an over-the-road truck driver. He and his late wife, Janet, owned Jay Kay Trucking in Michigan City, IN. Jerry was an avid Steelers fan and follower of NHRA drag racing.
He is survived by his companion, Ruth Morris; daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Wriston; sons, Jerry Stromyer Jr. and Dan Francis; stepson, Charles Glen; sisters, Loretta Stromyer and Norma Stormer; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Carla Reierson officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
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