Gerald E. Mang Sr.

December 3, 1934 – July 5, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" E. Mang Sr., age 86, of Chesterton, IN/formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his loving wife Shirley M. Mang (nee Romandine); children Chip (Wendy) Mang and Robin (Nate) Lewis; grandchildren Cody (Hannah) Mang, Hunter Mang, Alexandra (Kyler) Kimble and Grant (Emily) Lewis; great grandson Parker Kimble; sisters Eileen Smith and Dorothy Conway and brother-in-law Ronald Romandine.  He was preceded in death by his parents: John Mang Sr. and Frances Mang (nee Thomas); sister Mary Frances Gonzalez; brother John Mang Jr.; brothers-in-law Richard Smith and Chester Conway; sister-in-law Theresa Mang.

Jerry was an Army veteran as well as a member of St. Michael's Church in Schererville.  He graduated from Griffith High School and became an expert in cryptography. He retired from Ronwal Trucking Company and was a former employee of Welsch Trucking.  Jerry had a passion for fishing, hunting, gardening, and his family.  His perch dinners were loved by all.

Family would like to thank the staff of Symphony of Chesterton, Residences of Coffee Creek and VNA Hospice of Valparaiso for their care and comfort.

A service will be held at a future date at St. Michael's Cemetery in Schererville.  A celebration of life gathering at Teibel's Restaurant in Schererville has been planned for Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Friends and family are welcome to join us, please notify Chip if would like to attend.  Jerry will be greatly missed by all.  Donations can be made in memory of Jerry to the VNA Hospice of Valparaiso or Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana (Merrillville Chapter). Solan Pruzin Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.