Jerald Lee Manthei Jr.

Jerald Lee Manthei Jr., 72, of Butlerville, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home.

Born May 30, 1953 in Marion County, he was the son of the late Jerald Lee Sr. and Barbara May (Henry) Manthei.

Jerald enjoyed sitting on the porch with his best friend Roy watching the hummingbirds.

Survivors include sons, Jerald Lee G. Manthei, Jason S.D. (Joylyn Barwick) Manthei, and daughter Jennifer Coker, all of South Carolina; brothers, Richard Lynn Manthei of North Vernon, Steven Carl (Kathy) Manthei of Austin, Charles Eugene (Sue) Manthei of Indianapolis, and Harold David Manthei of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Barbara JoAnn (Darryl) Cooper of New Palestine and Christina Louise Manthei of Greensburg; grandchildren, Jerald and Jason Manthei, Brandon and Courtney Weaver, and Zachery (Brooke) Barwick, all of South Carolina; and great grandchild, Reese Barwick of South Carolina.

Jerald was preceded in death by his parents, Jerald Lee Sr. and Barbara Manthei.

Funeral service for Jerald will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon with Rev. Dan Corbin officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Burial will follow at the Butlerville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in honor of Jerald through the funeral home to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.

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