Gerald E. "Jerry" Sanson, 95, of Logansport (formerly of Burnettsville), Indiana, passed away at 9:50 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at his daughter Pam's home with his family at his side.  

He was born on Thursday, July 20, 1927, at home in Wadena, Union Township, Benton County, Indiana, to the late William Ralph and Mezzie Laverne (Kendall) Sanson.

On June 24, 1949, at the United Methodist Church of Fowler, Indiana, he married Patricia Ann "Pat" Callaway; she passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.   
 
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, 7047 E. 175 N., Monticello, Indiana, 47960.   

 

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, 7047 E. 175 N., Monticello, Indiana, 47960, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, with Rev. Jason Metzinger of the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren of Monticello officiating.  

 

Burial will be  Private for the Family.  

 

Memorials may be given to the White County Special Olympics.  Envelopes will be available at the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren of Monticello, Indiana, or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.  

Biographical Information:

   Jerry was born and raised in rural Benton County, Indiana. He had farmed in rural White County, Indiana, for numerous years, worked at the former Monticello Lumber and the old RCA Factory both of Monticello, Indiana, and at the former Monon Trailer of Monon, Indiana, while farming. Jerry went on to drive a school bus for the Twin Lakes School Corporation of Monticello, Indiana, for forty years. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Hawaii. Jerry was a member of the Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M. and attended the Pike Creek Church of the Brethren, both of Monticello, Indiana. He and his late wife, Pat, were devoted parents, grandparents, great grandpa,  and enjoyed being at home with their family.      

    

Survivors include:

Two (2) Daughters,

Barbara A. "Barb" (husband John) Marx of Burnettsville, Indiana, and

Pamela K. "Pam" (husband David "Dave") Spradlin of Logansport, Indiana;

 

Daughter-In-Law,

Diana S. "Dee" Sanson of Port Aransas (formerly of Star City, Indiana), Texas;

 

Seven (7) Grandchildren,

Johnny E. (wife Missy) Marx of Burnettsville, Indiana, 

Daniel E. Marx of Burnettsville, Indiana,

Anthony G. "Tony" (wife Lindsay) Deibel of Monticello, Indiana,

Darla A. Marx of Burnettsville, Indiana,

Mandy A. (husband Kent) Eldridge of Francesville, Indiana,

Gerald W. "Gerry" (wife Amanda) Sanson of Kewanna, Indiana, and

Kenneth S. "Kenny" (wife Andrea) Sanson of Star City, Indiana;

 

Twelve (12) Great Grandchildren,

Austin Charles. Marx,

Dakota Alan Deibel,

Kaitlyn Elizabeth (fiancé Jonathon "Jon" Moore) Deibel,

Joshua Earl"Josh" Marx,

Makinzie Skylar Marx,

Ember Renee Deibel,

Jesse Daniel Marx, 

Cason Christopher Wright,

Levi W.C. Sanson,

Wyatt J. Sanson,

Avery Grace. Sanson, and

Halle R.M. Sanson;

 

Preceded in Death:

 

Parents,

William Ralph & Mezzie Laverne (Kendall) Sanson;

 

Wife,

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Callaway) Sanson;

 

Son,

William Eugene "Bill/Billy" Sanson;

 

Four (4) Sisters,

Arlene Alice McCabe,

Grace Viola Sanson,

Irma Glen Sanson, and

Mattie Hazel Mullens;

 

Brother,

John Edwin Sanson.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.