Jerry A. Hults

 

Jerry A. Hults, 83, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:43 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at The Waters East of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on August 5, 1940, to Virgil and Doris (Johnson) Hults in Hartford City, Indiana.

Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School. He then attended Purdue University. Jerry married Kathleen Shafer on October 4, 1997. He worked as a Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy, then was an Indiana State Trooper for 20 years, he then worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a Fraud and Security Investigator for 27 years before retiring. Jerry was a member of Fraternal Order of Police Wabash Lodge #83, Circus City Corvette Club in Peru, Indiana, and He was on the Wabash County Animal Shelter Board. Jerry loved cars and volunteered each year at Mecum Car Auction in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hults of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Mark (Dena) Hults of Kokomo, Indiana, Chris (Alisha) Hults of Peru, Indiana; two daughters, Angela (James) Perez and Melinda Hults, both of Peru, Indiana; one stepson, Matthew Bruhn of Indianapolis, Indiana; one stepdaughter, Alison (Jon) McDonald of Wabash, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Alyssa Houlihan, Kimberly Hults, Zach Hults, Alex Hults, Cayne Hults, Collyn Hults, Aubrey Hults, Shaina Hawkins; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Lowell (Delores) Hults of Marion, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Marjorie Smith. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brian Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave. Wabash, Indiana 46992.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Jerry Hults’ final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com