Jerry A. Krouse, 82, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s. He was born December 16, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Mildred (Snayd) Krouse. They both preceded him in death. On June 22, 1984, he was united in marriage to Alice L. (Ashby) Anderson. She survives in Delphos, OH.

Jerry is also survived by daughters, Betsy (James “Cat”) Calvelage of Elida, Amy (Mark) Musser of Delphos; and Beth Hartley of Saginaw, MI; a son, Joseph (Jennifer) Krouse of Wakefield; son-in-law, Steve Green of Vasser, MI; 17 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Jerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Green.

Jerry graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1958. He was in sales for over 50 years. He was a current member of the K of C, and past member of Eagles Aerie #471 and Delphos Sportsman Club. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all of their activities.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father Thomas Hunyor will officiate. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bittersweets Lima, OH, or donor’s choice.