Jerry Elzey

Jerry Norman Elzey, age 82, of rural Portland passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2025, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

He was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 24, 1942, the son of Arthur James and Ida (Armantrout) Elzey. He was married on Dec. 16, 1966, to Barbara Weaver who survives. 

Jerry was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge after 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army and wasa member of American Legion Post #211 and Geneva VFW. He was a Bryant High School graduate and enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Surviving is his wife Barbara; two sons, Rick Elzey (wife: Lisa) of Portland and Jason Elzey (wife: Lori) of Bryant; one daughter, Angela Elzey of Bryant; one brother, Robert Elzey of Geneva; three sisters, Shirley Bollenbacher of Bryant, Patricia Lee of Portland and Donna Wendel of Portland; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by a brother, Veryl James Elzey.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Eads presiding. Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Memorials can be made to American Legion Post #211 Honor Guard.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.