Jerry A. Dell
Jerry A. Dell, 81 of Goldsmith passed quietly at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. He was born in Tipton, Indiana on February 26, 1942 to Clifford Fern & Margaret Elizabeth (Lee) Dell. On February 21, 1964 he married Karen Bauer. The couple enjoyed 59 years of marriage together before Jerry’s passing.
Jerry proudly served in the United States Army for six years. He drove a semi for over 50 years before retiring and going to work for the Indiana Department of Transportation. Jerry retired from the state in 2008. He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed pitching horseshoes for many years. Matter of fact he was very good at pitching horseshoes and was the AHPA State Champion for four years in a row. When the weather was nice, and there were no sporting events or horseshoe to be tossed, Jerry loved to ride his motorcycle.
Jerry had a deep love for his family. All of Jerry’s boys played sports, and as the grandkids got older they also played sports. Jerry made it a point to be in the stands cheering on all of his family when possible. He was very proud of his boys and their families.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen; three sons, Brian Dell and wife Kathy of Tipton, Todd Dell and wife Stacie of Tetersburg, Kyle Dell and wife Stephanie of Tipton; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Adam, McKayla, Jeremy, Jamey, Amber, Andrea, and Brody; along with five great-grandchildren, Kaidan, Kennedy, Raelynn, Hadleigh, and Tinzleigh with another on the way in June and step grandchildren, Emily McCollum, Austin McCollum, and Andrew White. Jerry was the last living sibling; he was preceded in death by 12 siblings, Norma, William, Alice, Leatrice, Richard, Treva, Billie Jo, Roy, Neita, Harry, Linda, and Markitta.
Funeral services for Jerry will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Logan Westrick officiating. Burial will follow at Tetersburg Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Monday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.
Memorial donations in honor of Jerry may be made to the Tetersburg Christian Church, P.O. Box 207, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Sending love, hugs and prayers to my family. Uncle Jerry was one of a kind and I’ll treasure my memories of him for the rest of my life. Aunt Karen, I’ll always be here for you.❤️❤️❤️
Mare
Deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to endure the up coming days and hold you close in his arms. Eccl: 3:1-4. It’s hard to believe all the Dell children have passed; guess they will have a family reunion in heaven. Love and prayers. Doree
So sorry for your loss Karen, Brian, Todd and Kyle. Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family. 🙏❤️🙏
Karen:
So sorry to hear about “Arch”,,,,, he was truly “one of a kind”,,,, good hearted. Hope the Lord gives you some peace. JIm Rayl.
Jerry was a great friend, He was someone you could always count on. As a child he protected me, as an adult I would like to think I repaid him. My condolences to Karen and his family Les
Thank Les he has been through a lot since 2116 I didn’t want him to go but no. More pain he slept away peaceful you were such a great friend take care
So Sorry Karen. Prayers for you and your family.
Karen and boys I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He sure was one funny guy!!! I’ll never forget him and Karen coming to my dad’s memorial. Love and Prayers to all of you!
Karen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories give you comfort.
You are in our prayers.
Jo Nell
Karen.
Joy and I send you our deepest sympathy. May your memories lead you through this time of loss.
God bless,
Amy & Joy
Karen and my buddy’s the Dells.
Jerry was a friend and good influence in my youth when I had a hot temper, he could settle ya down, huh Brian, and Todd? But to our family, he showed his compassion and just being a man when he brought the news of my brother Ricks being struck by a hit n run driver on US 31, which Jerry witnessed and tried to identify the scoundrel, but his ole’ 3 on the tree pickup couldn’t catch up. Jerry speeding in our driveway broke it to Mom, and as tough as I knew Mr. Dell to be from ballgames I played in and him there for Brian or Todd, his eyes were watering when He described what he saw, and my Mother Helen Smith nearly collapsed but Jerry held her up. I’ll miss seeing him around on his Harley-scooter around Tipton, and as stated by a classmate of mine , I’ll never forget him either. When we all get to Heaven , what a day of rejoicing that’ll be! Go with God brother Jerry, love ya Dells, William Todd Smith
Karen i am truly sorry for your loss. I told dad that he had passed and he was truly sorry to. Guess jerry and my mom (norma) are seeing each other in heaven. May god hold you close in your time of loss. God bless sheryl, ken, ron and jimmie Bauer
Sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. We started school together in the old Third Ward School.
Always had a good relationship with Jerry .But as kids that friendship didn’t mean that never “clashed” with each other. We still counted each other as friends. Rest in peace ole friend!!
I’m remembering Jerry’s kindness from our school days and beyond.
My kindest thoughts and prayers are for you and your family as you grieve Jerry’s passing.
Sidenia (Maines) Stace
Karen so sorry for your loss sending prayers for you and your family
Aunt Karen, My heart goes out to you, i know how heart broken you are. I am just a phone call away, 24/7. My love and prayers for you Brian Todd and Kyle. I love you all.
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the memories shared will provide you with comfort.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May God give you comfort.
Karen and family, please know we are so sorry for your loss. We have known Jerry since we were young kids. We always considered him a friend. He was always tough as shoe leather but kind in heart to so many. Can share many childhood memories of Jerry and will always remember his smile. He was always so kind to my parents The Harvey’s.
Don and Phyllis Frawley
Karen and family, I’m so sorry for your loss! He was a fun great guy to know! May all your fond memories of him comfort all of you! May God keep you in His arms during your time of mourning! Hugs to all of you!
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies and prayers for all the families.
The Dell Family,
So sorry for your loss. Always loved to hear Jerry rooting for the kids at all the sporting events❤
Mike & Jamie Atkisson
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all the Dell family.
I don’t believe Jerry played on a Tipton high school athletic team. BUT, in my opinion Jerry was one of the greatest Tipton Blue Devils to play sports. He loved basketball. He dominated the courts at Kempton and Tipton parks. Jerry Arch Dell, you will be missed.
My mother was a Tidler and the Dells and the Tidler’s were great friends.
Jerry Dell was a great athlete. Especially basketball. I would put Jerry Arch in the top 5 all time athletes coming out of Tipton and most folks missed watching him play because, as far as I know, he didn’t play organized high school sports.
My mother is a Tider and the Tidlers and the Dells were a close-nitched group.