Jerry Wayne Needler, 73, New Paris, died 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at his home.

He was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Bluffton, to Ernest E. & Edna (Blanchard) Needler. On May 30, 1986, he married Vivian (Scarbeary) Needler.

Surviving are his wife, Vivian, New Paris.

Jerry was a salesman in the agriculture business.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, is handling arrangements