Jerry M. Cauley, 74, of Lafayette passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in the emergency room of Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
He was born May 17, 1946, at Cynthiana, Kentucky, to the late Victor M. and Bette J. Cain Cauley.
Jerry graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. From 1969-1972 he worked for Indianapolis Naval Avionics and then came to Eli Lilly & Co Lafayette where he was supervisor and or engineer over many departments until his retirement.
On Aug. 23, 1969, he married Joyce I. Kroger in Greenwood. She survives.
Jerry had many hobbies and likes, archery, fishing, golf and hunting. He also coached the S3DA at Bass & Bucks in Wabash. He was HOPPY to Caroline and Cole his twin grandchildren, they were truly the light of his life. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Cauley of Lafayette; son Bryan D. (Heather V.) Cauley of Lafayette; granddaughter Caroline A. Cauley and grandson Cole B. Cauley; aunt Wanda Thompson; and four cousins, all of North Carolina.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Wyandotte Cemetery on Dayton Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Youth Archery Fund in Jerry’s memory, envelopes available at funeral home.https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-jerry-cauley-and-youth-archers?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com.
