Jerry Wayne Everett

Jerry Wayne Everett, 83, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was the son of the late C. Eugene and Delsie Mae (Brockman) Everett.

Jerry married the love of his life, Cora Lee Behnke, on June 6, 1965.

Early on, Jerry had his own business called Everett Tool & Die in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  After many years, he decided to leave the business and became Tool Room Supervisor at Bundy Tubing and then the Chief Engineer for ITT Automotive in Archbold, Ohio, retiring after 17 years of service.

Jerry was proud to serve his country in the Indiana National Guard.  He and his wife, Cora Lee, enjoyed making quilts for Veterans, “Quilts for Freedom.”

Jerry also enjoyed his HAM radios.

He was a member of the Pitman Mason Lodge F&AM #124 in Campbellsville, Kentucky and the Greensburg Masonic Lodge F&AM #54 in Greensburg, Kentucky.  He loved Corvettes and was a life member of the National Corvette Museum.

Surviving is his loving wife of 60 years, Cora Lee Everett of Lebanon, Kentucky, his four children, Amy Jo Lelli of Angola, Indiana, Sally Ann (Kris) Walley of Howell, Michigan, Denise E. Everett of Napoleon, Ohio and Glen A. (Rachel) Everett of Coldwater, Michigan along with his 11 beloved grandchildren and 14 precious great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, John Lelli.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana with Pastor Jerry J. Griffin officiating.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Michigan.

Memorial Donations may be made to Norton’s Hosparus, 315 E. Broadway, 6th Floor, Louisville, KY 40202.