Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Jerry Norman Elzey, age 82, of rural Portland passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2025 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Fort Wayne on August 24, 1942 the son of Arthur James and Ida (Armantrout) Elzey.  He was married on December 16, 1966 to Barbara Weaver who survives.  Jerry was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge after 35 years.  He served in the US Army, was member of American Legion Post #211, and Geneva VFW.  He was a Bryant High School graduate and enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Surviving is his wife Barbara, two sons Rick Elzey (wife Lisa) of Portland and Jason Elzey (wife Lori) of Bryant, one daughter Angela Elzey of Bryant, one brother Robert Elzey of Geneva, three sisters Shirley Bollenbacher of Bryant, Patricia Lee of Portland and Donna Wendel of Portland, Six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a brother Veryl James Elzey.

Funeral services will be Saturday March 22nd at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Eads presiding.  Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #211.  Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to American Legion Post #211 Honor Guard.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com