Jerry D. Knittle

Jerry D. Knittle, 75, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on April 3, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Dale Ernest Knittle and Mildred Lucile Miller.  On June 5, 1971, Jerry married Sharon E. Hower in Decatur, Indiana.

Jerry served his country in the United States Army.

He had previously worked at Thunderbird and Decatur Casting.

Jerry loved to read and spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.  He loved Kentucky Wildcats basketball and enjoyed a good game of pool.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Knittle of Decatur, Indiana; three daughters, Christina Brumback of Paris, Kentucky, Michelle Bodle of Geneva, Indiana, and daughter, Shelia (Nathan) Brown of Monroe, Indiana; sister, Mary Sheets of Monroe, Indiana; brother, Lloyd (Susy) Knittle of Portland, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Ashley Nivison, Chelsey Brumback, Tyler Brumback, Nick Brumback, Tabitha Neale, Megan (Nate) Hodle, Austin (Hailey) Brown and Kayla Brown; and 12 great-grandchildren, Autumn, Zachary, Jordan, Joey, Kaylen, Annabelle, Elliott, Enslee, Emilia, Nevaeh, Carsen, and Lilah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael D. Knittle in 1971; a great-grandchild, Paisley Brown; a sister, Emily Hart; and two brothers, Dale Richard Knittle and Allen Knittle.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur directly followed by Military Honors to be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Preferred memorials are tothe family or the Monroe Fire Department.

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