Jerald "Jerry" Wayne Hesting

Jerald “Jerry” Wayne Hesting, 79, of Huntington, IN, passed away on May 4, 2024 at Waters of Huntington, Huntington, IN.

Jerry was born on December 13, 1944, in Huntington, IN, to Donald and Kathlyn (Scher) Hesting.  His parents preceded him in death.  

Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School.  He served in the United States Air Force.  He worked at Zollner Piston and retired from Majestic.  He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Council #1014.  Jerry was a huge Dodgers Fan, as well as a Notre Dame Fan.

Jerry is survived by two brothers, John Hesting, Gastonia, NC, and Mark (Pam) Hesting, New Albany, IN; two sisters, Sharon (Lee) Double, and Nancy Buzzard, both of Huntington, IN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Hesting; and one sister, Marilyn Weaver.

Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 8:45 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 all at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN, with Fr. Tony Steinacker presiding.

Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, IN.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Knights of Columbus #1014 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.

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