Jerry & Judith Casselman

Jerry L. Casselman, 86, and his wife, Judith Y. Casselman, 85, of Decatur, Indiana both passed away December 15, 2021, at their residence.

Jerry was born on August 9, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana to the late Walter and Reba (Vian) Casselman. Judith was born on May 17, 1936, in Kimmel, Indiana to the late Terrel and Dorothy (Magnuson) Leamon.

Jerry and Judith were united on January 17, 1963.

Jerry attended St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur and Judith was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur. She was involved in the St. Mark’s quilting circle.

Jerry was a self-employed upholsterer and Judith was employed at Central Soya, now Bunge, as an executive assistant for over 35 years.

Jerry was a model train hobbyist and Judith loved to quilt, sew, crochet and knit.

Survivors include their children, Cathy Casselman of Arlington, Virginia, Cindy (Mark) Martin of Auburn, Indiana and Lisa J. (Patrick) Nash of Decatur, Indiana; six grandchildren, Tara Parker, Mandie Taylor, Ryan (Anne) Nash, Erin (Caleb) Smith, Whitney (Eric) Dangello, and  Joseph Martin; and 12 great-grandchildren.

They are survived by his sister, Nancy Streich of Kendallville, Indiana; Judith’s sister, Joyce (Bill) Gilbert of Wawaka, Indiana; and her two brothers, Kenneth (Sharon) Leamon of South Bend, Indiana and Kermit (Chris) Leamon of Goshen, Indiana.

They were preceded in death by daughter, Linda Casselman; Jerry was preceded in death by four brothers, Doyne, Harold, Richard, and Rex Casselman; and his sister, Lureigh Beights; and Judith was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray & Rex Leamon.

A joint funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Decatur, Indiana with Pastor Samuel Padgett officiating. Burial for both Jerry & Judith will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. up until the 2:00 p.m. service time on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

Preferred memorials can be given to St Mark’s United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.