Jerry R. Wolber, age 88, of Ada, went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his home while surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 14, 1937 in Ada to Fred M. and Rosa (Boutwell) Wolber. On June 23, 1957 Jerry married the love of his life Lois E. Burks.

Jerry was a proud father of seven children: Jerry Ronald Wolber II, George (Stacy) Wolber, Eric Wolber, Fred (Vickie) Wolber, Mindy (Lyle) Jolliff, Melissa (Todd) Klingler, and Dee (Kent) Everhart, all of Ada. He was a beloved grandfather to 22 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Wolber; parents, Fred M. and Rosa Wolber; two sons: Jerry Ronald Wolber II, Eric Joseph Wolber; grandson, Daniel James Klingler; two great grandsons, Alexander David West, Zy’on E’mond Bedford; a brother and three sisters.

Jerry was the owner of Associated Plastics, Ada. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Ada. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from July 14, 1955 to April 17, 1957.

His faith, in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was very important to him. Jerry and Lois spent many years with evangelist Wayne and Hattie Nelson traveling to different churches spreading the gospel through teaching and music with his accompanist, Al Wright.

His hobbies were fishing and farming with his draft horses. Jerry loved his family and enjoyed attending their many events. He would transport teams to their sporting events and often fed the teams after.

Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada. Burial will be in Hasson Cemetery, Jenera with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, October 30th at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840 and/or the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 West Elm Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.