"Words can?t express the sadness I felt when I learned of Jerry Deans passing. Growing up with the Haisley boys on Walnut St will always be a fond memory. I was just talking to him at the Legion In Sept. although I have live in NE TN , Fairmount will ALWAYS be home!"
In loving memory of
Jerry D. Haisley
August 3, 1949 - December 31, 2021
Jerry D. Haisley, 72, of Fairmount, Indiana died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after a brief illness.
Jerry was born in Marion, Indiana on August 3, 1949, son of the late Harley and Willa Mae (Peterson) Haisley. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Fairmount High School. After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps. and serving in Vietnam from October 1967 to to October 1969. Jerry retired from Co-Alliance where he was a fuel truck driver. Jerry was always on the move around the community, serving his community and helping people where ever needed. He was a lifetime member of the Fairmount American Legion Post 313 where he was a past Commander. He was also a member of the Gas City Moose, AmVets, Eagles Lodge of Alexandria, VFW of Marion, and the Forty and Eight. Jerry enjoyed collecting hats and Budweiser memorabilia, golfing, and Western movies.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie (Mansbarger) Haisley. They were married on June 27, 2016. Also surviving are two children, Randy (Heather) Nelson, Kingston, TN, and Laci (Nick) Scheib, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Terry (Nancy) Haisley, Richmond, and Gary (Susan) Haisley, Fairmount; six grandchildren, Austin, Devin, Justin, and Trentin Nelson, and Archer and Alice Scheib; one great-grandson, Kingston Nelson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. A graveside service with military rites will take place at Marion National Cemetery on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 2 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 313, 522 E. 8th Street, Fairmount, IN 46928
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Gary and Terry, You have my condolences, Jerry always brighten my day whenever I ran into him. Sorry you lost your brother. You are in my prayers."
"Dave & I are so sorry to learn of Jerry's passing! So many memories of days gone by, so many laughs shared & so many great times! Jerry was one of a kind & no one could ask for a better friend! Time had passed since we last got together but Jerry would have been there if we needed him or wanted to meet up. We know words can't replace the pain of losing him but you are all in Our thoughts & prayers! We will miss seeing Jerry's smile & hearing his crazy stories but we are left with great memories of a super friend! Fly high Jerry! Dave & Joni Rich "
"I'm so very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I have many wonderful memories of our times together in Fairmount. I was born and raised there, but moved to Chicago when I was 11-years old. After we moved, I spent several weeks every summer visiting my grandmother, Mary Haisley, who lived on Wilson St. The summer of 1967 was no exception. After graduating from high school I decided to spend some time in Fairmount. My memory has become a little blurred over the years, but I remember hanging out with Jerry and somehow talking him into enlisted in the Marine Corps with me. We left Indianapolis for boot camp in San Diego on October 30, 1967 as part of Hoosier Platoon 1108. We still have Platoon 1108 reunions every year and Jerry attended several of those. After graduation from boot camp we went our separate ways, but I did run into him in Vietnam in 1968. I still have the letter he wrote to my parents after I was wounded a few months later. So many amazing memories of our time together in Fairmount as teenagers and in the Marine Corps. You will be greatly missed my friend. Semper Fidelis Steve Haisley Vernon Hills, IL"
"Jerry will be deeply missed by many...im going to miss seeing your smile and hearing "hello miss angie" everyday as you walked into the legion. RIP Jerry ?"
"Sorry for your loss "
"So terribly sorry. Prayers for his family."
"We are very sorry for the passing of Jerry. He was a great guy and did a lot for the Gas City Moose and the American Legion in Fairmount. He will be missed! Continued prayers for Vickie and the entire Haisley family.
With deepest sympathy,
Greg and Brenda Hensley
Gas City"
"So , So Sorry Gary and Terry ............Praying for you both !!"
"so sorry for your loss, this community lost another great guy, you will be missed, RIH Jerry "
"Jerry D was one of the funny Marines around Fairmount , when i was in Fairmount at the legion he came over and sat down with me to ask me how I liked living Florida , I said i am not a Florida person. We have been friends for ever, sorry for the loss of Jerry"
"So sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry. He always had a smile and wanted to help us in any way when we catered at the legion for several events. RIP Jerry Haisley"
"I post in his memory being a Veteran, I remember his name from Fairmount. May he rest in peace.
Joyce formerly Martin, Pappas"