Jerry L. Beechler

September 5, 1941 - October 10, 2020

Jerry L. Beechler, 79 of Bluffton, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence on the family farm. Jerry was born on September 5, 1941 in Indianapolis to Willard J. & Beatrice E. (Chumley) Beechler. He attended Petroleum High School. Jerry was a mechanic for Liechty Motors in Berne and at Moore’s Chevrolet in Bluffton and was a lifelong farmer. Jerry was a member of the West Berne Missionary Church and recently attended the Living Water United Church. Jerry and Sharon K. Johnson were married on January 21, 1962 in Wells County. They shared 52 years together before she preceded him in death on October 28, 2014. Survivors include two sons; Todd A. Beechler and Tab R. Beechler, both of Bluffton; a granddaughter Shelby A. Beechler of Bluffton and a great-grandson Jordan D. Beechler, also of Bluffton; a sister, Clarice “Kelly” (Joe) Kober of Liberty Center and his companion, Suzanne Smith of Bluffton. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Sharon and a sister Leanna Myers. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday (Oct. 17, 2020) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Clark Stoller officiating. Burial will follow at Six Mile Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on 4 to 8 on Friday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made in Jerry’s memory to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for Jerry’s service. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.