Jerald P. "Jerry" Klausing

Jerald P. “Jerry” Klausing, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on July 26, 1950 to the late Elmer J. and Jeanette I. (Miller) Klausing in Lima, Ohio.

Jerry grew up in Leipsic, Ohio and then went on to Bowling Green State University. He later received his Masters Degree from Purdue.

Mr. Klausing began his career as a teacher and administrator for Fort Wayne Community Schools and then retired as the Principal for Whitko Middle School.  

Jerry enjoyed woodworking, golf, fishing, and loved to mow lawns, a passion he developed growing up on his parent’s golf course.

He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Sandy; children, Christopher (Gwen) Beluschak, Anne Beluschak, Kelley Barnhart, and Stephanie (Matthew Hassfurder) Klausing; grandchildren, Madelyn, Alexia, Adam, Sophie, Avery, Henry, and Cecelia; brother, Kenneth (Jenice) Klausing; and sisters, Barbara Samuells and Ann (Marcus Alford) Day.

Also preceding him in death was a brother-in-law, Arthur Samuells.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 with a rosary beginning at 3 p.m. at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne. Following mass, burial will take place in Ege Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Parkview Hospice or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

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