Jerry Lee “Pappy” Beedle Sr., 83, of Covington passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of the Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
Jerry was born Feb. 18, 1940, in Attica, the son of the late Gerald E. and Thelma Olive (Burris) Beedle. Jerry was raised in Attica and attended Attica High School. He later lived in Williamsport before moving to Covington where he has resided for the past 20 plus years.
Jerry formerly worked as a molder at the Harrison Steel Castings Company in Attica. He retired from Harrison Steel after 30 years of service to the company.
Jerry was attending the Salem Community Church near Covington. He enjoyed collecting antique tractors. He liked to work word search puzzles and recycle his cans. You could find him through the week drinking coffee with friends at Benjamin’s in Covington and on Saturday at the Chatterbox in Hillsboro.
On Oct. 23, 1956, Jerry married Linda Lou Whitkanack in Veedersburg. Linda preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1990. He later married Sarah A. (Wirth) Bacon on April 15, 1995, in Kennekuk Park, Danville, Illinois.
Jerry leaves behind his wife, Sarah of 28 years along with three sons, Jerry L. “Butch” (Darla Kennedy) Beedle Jr., Williamsport, Rick R. (Jeannie) Beedle, Attica, and Earl E. (Kim) Beedle, Williamsport; step-son Gregory D. (Pam) Bacon, Marquand, Missouri; daughter Lisa A. (Richard) Rush, Williamsport; three brothers, Richard (Dede) Beedle, Crawfordsville, Robert (Joan) Beedle, Attica, and David “Smokie” (Diana) Beedle, Attica; two sisters, Marilyn (Alan) Nacke, Battle Ground, and Kathy (Melvin) Collins, West Lebanon; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; and step-sons, Dwayne A. Bacon and Brian K. Bacon.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, Dec. 15, from noon until the service time at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert A. Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
