Jerry Handel Obituary
Jerry attended Black Earth High School. He graduated in 1959 and entered the Navy after graduation. He served for 20 years and retired as an E-6. He served on the US Georgetown during Bay of Pigs, Stationed at the Aleutian Islands, Alaska; Canton, Ohio; Atlantic City, NJ; Youngstown, OH; and Green Bay, WI; eventually returning to Hubbard, Ohio. Jerry will be remembered for his sense of humor, smile and laugh.
Jerry is survived by his wife Theresa "Terri" (Swidrak) Handel at home, A daughter, Stephanie (Michael) Burnett, and 3 grandchildren - Carter, Cole and Elaina. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer (Handel) Ayres, parents (Florian and Rosella) and his sisters and brothers - He was the youngest of 12.
Memorial Contributions can be made to a church of the donor's choice.
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Ed Sinkovich
December 31, 2024
I am a friend of the Family and also Mr and Mrs Handels Mailcarrier for several years. My favorite memory that brought a smile to my face every time I saw it. The first time I saw it,I wasn´t sure what I was seeing. Mr Handel rolling down West Liberty St in his Chevy S10 with a full size skeleton with a baseball cap on,buckled into the passenger seat. Goes to show what kind of sense of humor he had. Thinking of You All. God Bless, Ed
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