Jerry L. Strode, 83, of Marietta died at 2:25 a.m. March 4, 2024, at his home in Marietta.Jerry L. Strode, 83, of Marietta died at 2:25 a.m. March 4, 2024, at his home in Marietta.
He was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Springfield, a son of Charles and Ethel Strode. He married Sharon Colelasure. She preceded him in death on May 9, 2016. He later married Karen McDivitt on June 23, 2020. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jared (and Carol) Strode and Derek (and Rachel) Strode, both of Marietta; one daughter, Brittany (and Darren) Ishmael of Effingham; two brothers, Tom (and Donna) Strode of Florida and Charles “Chuck” (and Donna) Strode of Springfield; one sister, Sandra (and Bob) of Kilbourne; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Rick Strode.
He was a 1959 graduate of Lanphier High School in Springfield. He started the Avenue Glass Shop with his brother, Tom, and at one point in time; it was even the largest glass business in Springfield. He later went on to farm. Jerry owned numerous different farms before buying his most recent farm in Marietta where he resided.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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