Jerry R. Gilpen's Obituary
Jerry R. Gilpen, 80, passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2022 at Fairview Hospital.
He was born on April 18th, 1942 to the late Lorene Gilpen.
Jerry was married to Patricia (Galerno) Gilpen for 60 years before her passing in 2020.
He loves to fish, garden, and feed the birds. He had a 1980 Corvette that he cherished and loved to take to car shows.
Jerry is survived by his children Michelle (Joseph) Oppman, Jerry Gilpen, Jeff (Lissette) Gilpen, Denise Gilpen, and Beverly (Mike) Barnhardt; brother James (Marion) Gilpen; grandchildren Christopher (Tonya), Branden, Kayla, Isaiah, Briahna, Austin, Savanna, Haley, and Alicia; and 6 great grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife, Patricia, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Apple.
VISITATION will be held on TUESDAY, November 22nd from 3pm- 7pm at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on WEDNESDAY, November 23rd at 10am, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Hope Memorial Cemetery.
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