Jerry L. Hakes Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jerry L. Hakes of Huntertown, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jerry left this world on July 20, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry L. Hakes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Laura Hakes (Fleming) and Ivan "Skip" Hakes. He is survived by: his wife Janet; his children, Patrick and Amy; his grandchildren, Kayden and Brooklynn; his siblings, Mike, Stephen (Pam) and Sandy Brown (Kevin) of Decatur, Indiana.; and his siblings-in-law, Diane Beaty (Larry) and Jerry "Turtle" Werling (Linda) of Fremont. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Divine Mercy Funeral Home

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July 25, 2025

Carolyn Rahn wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear this. Jerry and I graduated the same year from Belmont. I am keeping you all in prayer. Carolyn Rash, Rahn”

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