Jerry Auer, 76 of Larwill, died at Kosciusko Community Hospital at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Born on June 5, 1946, in Columbia City, Indiana, he was a son of the late John and Francis (Flaugher) Auer. Growing up in Columbia City, he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965.

On January 5, 1974 he was united in marriage to Lucinda Kay "Cindy" Corbin.  They made their home in Larwill.

Jerry was a custodian for Whitley County Consolidated Schools before his retirement.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, draft horses and forestry.  He especially enjoyed his family.

Surviving is his wife, Cindy; son, Timothy (Laura) Auer of Fort Wayne; daughter, Angela Marie Auer of Delaware, Ohio; son, Joseph Lynn (Jessica) Auer of Larwill; grandchildren, Kathryn (Kyle) Schram; Tristan Auer, Jobie Auer and Jay Auer.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Delmar and Thomas Auer.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.  Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Larwill.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  at the funeral home.

Memorial in Jerry's honor are to Bear Lake Church Camp or Cancer Services of NE Indiana.