Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Roby

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Roby, 87, of Bremen, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s. He was born June 24, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio the son of James Douglas and Elizabeth Evelyn (South) Roby. He was a 1954 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. Jerry was the plant manager at the Bremen Cheese Factory (Pickerington Creamery), retired from Ralston Purina in 1998, worked at the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and retired from Meals on Wheels in 2018. He attended Calvary United Methodist Church, Bremen.
Jerry is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, Loretta (Stanley) Roby, whom he married June 15, 1956; 3 children, Kevin Roby, Brian (Amber) Roby and Lynne Roby Lutz; 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Hannah; 3 great-grandchildren; Skyler, Tate and Melody; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Junior Roby; and sister, Wanda Leo.
A visitation will be Monday, April 24th from 5 – 8 PM at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will take place Tuesday at 10 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Paul Wymer officiating. Graveside services will follow at Floral Hills Memory Garden. Contributions may be made in Jerry’s memory to Meals On Wheels, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com