Thelma Jean (Jacobs) Wuertz

Thelma Jean (Jacobs) Wuertz, 78, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, July 15, 2022, at Adams Woodcrest.

She was born March 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Franklin and Bessie (Shanyfelt) Jacobs.

Thelma retired in September of 2017 from Molex with 27 ½ years of service.  She had previously been employed at Magnaox.

She enjoyed crocheting and traveling.

She is survived by a son, Vincent Edward Girardot of Jefferson, Georgia; daughter, Rose Day of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Decatur, Indiana and Linda Morris of Van Wert, Ohio; brother, Richard Jacobs of Van Wert, Ohio; four grandchildren, Raymond Day, Tiffany Day, Brittany (Taylor) Pineda, and Cody (Laney) Girardot; and seven great-grandchildren.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Jesse Jacobs, Peggy Jacobs, John Jacobs, and Wayne Jacobs.

A private family service will be held.

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