Jesus "Jesse" Z Serna Jr

Jesus Z. “Jesse” Serna, Jr., 94, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on January 19,2022 at the Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born March 7, 1927 in Crystal City, Texas, the son of the late Jesus M. Serna and the late Angelita (Zavala) Serna.  Jesse was united in marriage to Eulogia “Logie” A. Aldape on May 13, 1947, in Crystal City, Texas and she preceded him in death on June 24, 2011.

Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #43, Lifetime member of the VFW Chapter #6751 of Geneva, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24 of Portland.

He worked for the United States Post Office for 29 years before retiring on December 30, 1988.  Jesse enjoyed playing golf and euchre .

Survivors include his son, Jesus A. “Jesse” (Clara) Serna of Decatur, Indiana; son, Daniel A. Serna of Decatur, Indiana; son, John A. (Cheryl) Serna of Decatur, Indiana; son, Arthur A. Serna of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter, Angelita A. (Roger) Buettner of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Diane A. Sanner of Decatur, Indiana; fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Martha “Marty” A. Serna on April 30, 1990; also his brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, with Father David Ruppert officiating.  Military services conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.  Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Decatur.

Friends and family will be received from 4-8 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the ACCF- Cancer Fund, ACCF Kidney Foundation, the ACCF Alzheimer’s Fund, Shriners Hospital, or to the donor’s choice.

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