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Official Obituary of

Jerry M. Eakin

June 4, 1943 ~ December 7, 2021 (age 78) 78 Years Old

Jerry Eakin Obituary

Jerry M. Eakin, age 78, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday morning December 7, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born June 4, 1943, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1961. Jerry was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sandusky, was an electrician for over 30 years with IBEW Local 129, Lorain. He also was a member of VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, and the Beekeepers Association, Clyde. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman; and enjoyed gardening, hunting, and shooting.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Jeff) Cook; son Jason Eakin; two sisters Judith McDurfee and Janis (Doug) Wiedle; three grandchildren Joseph Eakin, Derek Seitz, and Melissa Thornton; God-daughter/niece Cortney Rapp, nephew Ed Kennedy, and several other nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Inez (Raitz) Eakin.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

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