Jerry

Manson

Jerry L. Manson, age 78 died Sunday, November 8, 2020.

He was born July 17, 1942 in Paulding, son of the late Alfred "Bud" and Virginia (AuFrance) Manson.  On January 11, 1964 he married Sharon A. Pease who survives.  He was previously employed by Herbert E. Orr and John Manville, was a former co-owner of Pease and Manson Beekeeping.  He was a former Jackson Township Trustee.

He is also survived by a daughter, Michelle "Shelly" (Chris) Suder, Woodburn, IN, son, Bryan Manson, Paulding; grandchildren:  Amber (Steven) Lymanstall, Defiance, Ashley (Adam) Corrao, Ft. Wayne, Casey Manson, Columbus, and Allison Manson, Oakwood; great grandchildren:  Leighton, Wren and Andrew.

A brother Richard Manson and a sister, Patty Shafer precede him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday, November 12 at Den Herder Funeral Home.  He will be laid to rest at a later date.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Wednesday, November 11 at Den Herder Funeral Home.  There will also be visitation on Thursday, November 12 from 10 AM until time of services. By the order from the Governor, masks and social distancing are required in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to a charity of the donor's choice.