Jerry Ray Besing 77, of Oakland City, entered rest on Saturday at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on January 16, 1936 in Buckskin, IN to Norman and Thelma (Grimwood) Besing.

Jerry was married to Ramona Marlene Besing for 50 years and she preceded him in death along with parents, brother Donald Besing and sister Norma Lee Wallace.

He was a Veteran of United States Marine Corp and retired as a construction worker and laborer from Laborer’s Union local # 561. Jerry also had a lawn mowing business with the help of his Sons and Grandsons. After retirement he enjoyed helping others and attending his grandson’s ballgames. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Church of Buckskin.

Surviving sons: Michael E. (Becky) Lenart of Powell Wyoming and Jeffrey S. Besing of Palestine, IL, Victor G. and Kelly J. Besing of Oakland City, IN. Brothers: Larry Paul (Judy) Besing of Elberfeld, IN, Jimmy (Beverly) Besing of Evansville, IN. Sister: Doris Jean Campbell of Oakland City, IN. Grandchildren: Kristina R. Naney, Gavin S., Christopher J., Trenton J., Koleton J. and Dylan R. Besing. (3) Great Grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday 1:00 P.M. at St. John’s Church of Buckskin with burial in church cemetery.

Rev. Jason Ford will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. And from noon until services on Wednesday at the Church.