Jerome "Jerry"

Laker

Jerome "Jerry" Laker age 67 died Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

He was born July 23, 1952 in Paulding, the son of the late Roman "Bud" and Christine (Phlipot) Laker. He was employed by Memmers Water Tech; was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cecil; and was a member of Paulding Eagles #2405.  He enjoyed drag racing and working on the family farm.

He is survived by a son, Matthew (Tania) Laker, Clay City, KY; grandchildren: Gabriel and Sage Laker; companion, Brenda Bauer, Paulding; siblings, David (Janet) Laker, Cecil, Jim (Karen) Laker, Antwerp, George (Susan) Laker, Bryan, Ken (Arlene) Laker, Cecil, Bonnie (Tim) Nally, Defiance, Ted (Donna) Laker, Antwerp, Rosann (Carol) Laker, Paulding, and Mary (Scott) DeGood, Leesburg, IN; and x-wife, Pam Laker, North Webster, IN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish Paulding with Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer officiating. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cecil.

Visitation will be 4 - 8 PM Friday, August 2 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will be a wake service at 7:30 PM Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Masses or in memory of Jerry Laker C/O David Laker.