Jerry Peckenpaugh

January 1, 1936 - December 28, 2020

Jerry Peckenpaugh, 84, of Evansville, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Solarbron Terrace. Jerry was born January 1, 1936 in Evansville to the late Harold and Alma (Mueller) Peckenpaugh. He was a lifelong farmer and a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees. Jerry was also a member of the Lion’s Club, Future Farmers of America, the Spencer County 4H and St. James West United Methodist Church. Surviving Jerry are a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Shawn Thomas of Evansville; son, Robert Peckenpaugh of Indianapolis, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carol Peckenpaugh of Evansville and four grandchildren, Marissa Peckenpaugh, Blain Thomas, Aiden Thomas and Josie Thomas. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Bockelman) Peckenpaugh in 2008; by a son, Michael Peckenpaugh, sister, Betty Downey, brother, Wesley Peckenpaugh and by a grandson, Tanner Peckenpaugh. Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Gene Backes officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James West United Methodist Church, 3111 Hillcrest Terrace, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.