Jerry Wayne Hughes, of Rochester passed away at IU Health LaPorte Hospital on Monday January 20, 2014 at the age of 70. He was born on April 1, 1943, son of the late Willie and Maude (Nelson) Hughes. On April 3, 1959 he married Phyllis Kiefer; she preceded him in death on June 7, 2012. They were married for 53 years.
Surviving are his daughters, Laura (Jeff) Matchette of Kingsbury, IN., Linda (Michael) McLeese of LaPorte, IN; 5 grandchildren, Shawnique Johnson, Nicole Hughes, Dustin (Krystal) Hine all of LaPorte, Jana (Billy) Haley of Angola, Michael Jo Lehman of LaPorte; 9 great grandchildren, Jordan, Zachary, Shianne, Jerry, Dustin, Faith, Jaelyn, Billy, Abigail; siblings Al (Jean) Hughes, Bob (Joy) Hughes, Margaret (Chuck) Hughes, Frances (Glen) Jankowski, Clifford (Sue) Hughes, Treva (Dillard) Lawson, Don Hughes, and Brenda Pagen; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; 5 brothers and 1 sister.
He retired from Howmet in LaPorte after 33 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.