Jerry Lee Frey

Jerry L. Frey, age 82 passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus,
on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Legacy Westerville following several months of illness.
Jerry was born on July 7, 1941 in Dayton Ohio to the late Clyde C. Frey and Marjorie J. Long Frey. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his older brother Richard A. Frey as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan (Puetz) Frey and the joys of his life their children David (Katie) Frey of Mora, MN; Allison Ruh of Pataskala and Melissa (Todd) Barnett of Roseville, MI. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Justin, Lexi and Carleigh Ruh and Sophia and Gavin Barnett.
Jerry graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton, attended Earlham College and graduated from THE Ohio State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Jerry retired from Fisher Guide in 1996.

Prior to his retirement and in any free time he could find Jerry enjoyed working in his yard planting both vegetables and flowers. He grew some of the biggest and best tomatoes ever and won several awards given out by the local Civic Association for the most beautiful yard in the neighborhood. It was while working in the yard that he felt closest to his God. He loved being out of doors enjoying all of God’s creation.
When weather didn’t permit him to be working outside he spent many hours inside doing word jumbles and jigsaw puzzles. His favorites were shaped puzzles and he never looked at the pictures once the puzzle was opened.
Jerry spent many happy hours playing with his children and grandchildren and as they grew he supported them in various school and community activities

As a member of New Life Church in Gahanna, Ohio Jerry formed many wonderful life-long friendships.
Visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home at 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio on Thursday evening, April 25th from 6-8 and Friday from 11-12 followed by the service beginning at 12. Pastor Steve Benninger of New Life Church will be officiating. Burial will be at a later time at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Jerry will be forever in the hearts of his family and friends, including very special friend, James Whipple.
In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to New Life Church, 3690 Stygler Road. Gahanna, Ohio 43230; Africa Renewal Ministries CDP Program, 16414 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 955 San Antonio, Texas 78232 or Gentiva Hospice, 540 Officecenter Place, #100, Gahanna, Ohio 43230.