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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jerome Edward
"Jerry" Neu
December 14, 1949 – December 8, 2021
Jerome Edward Neu, 71, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on December 8, 2021 after battling COVID. Jerome, better known as Jerry, was born on December 14, 1949 to Lucille (Batter) and Robert Neu in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from Colonel White High School, he joined the Air Force. Jerry served in California with a deployment to Greenland. After being honorably discharged from military service, Jerry worked as a plumber eventually starting his own plumbing company. Jerry was a force of nature. His deep voice and infectious laugh made everyone smile. He was a collector of all things and his creative nature was evident in his many hobbies including glasswork, candle making and much more. Jerry loved spending time at the club surrounded by his friends and telling stories of years gone by.
Mr. Neu is survived by his three children, Ed (Melissa), Justin (Emily) and Tiffany; his siblings Susan, Bob (Marie), Tom (Shawna), Dianne (John), Jim (Betty), Rick (Laura), Ted, Steve, Chris (Debbie), Scott; 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille J. (Batter) Neu and Robert E. Neu and two brothers, Denny and Nick.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to the Mercy Mission House, 950 Children's Home Road, Sidney, Ohio 45365. Condolences may be made to the family through this online guestbook.
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