Jerry L. Rea, Sr.

REA, Jerry L. Sr., age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his residence.  Jerry was a Tech Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service, serving during the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis and Berlin Air Lift.  He was a heating & cooling technician for Huber Rentals & Gorsch Homes, a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was a volunteer for many years at St. Vincent DePaul.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Lois; sister, Wanda; and brother, Clyde.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; daughters & sons-in-law, Jeannie & Steven Emmons of Huber Heights, Judith & Ronald Barnovsky of NH; sons & daughters-in-law, Jerry L. Jr. & Wendy of Columbus, Joseph & Kamerall of Huber Heights; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives & friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road.  Interment Dayton National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 PM at Marker & Heller Funeral Homes, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike.  If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul or St. Peter Catholic Church in Jerry’s memory.

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