Gerald "Jerry" L. Mangen

August 16, 1937 - January 4, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” L. Mangen, age 82, of Celina passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born on August 16, 1937 in Versailles, Ohio to the late Adrian & Bertha (Dapore) Mangen. Jerry is survived by his three children: Mary (Mike) Ruck, Wapakoneta, Dale (Ronda) Mangen, Celina and Shelly (Jim) Park of Missouri; two siblings: Nolan Mangen, North Star and Susan (Ron) Eilerman, Ft. Loramie; three grandchildren: Heather Ruck, Jacob Ruck and Kevin Park; one great grandchild, Paisley; and a special friend, Carol Roche. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two siblings: Alberta (Isadora) Wenning and Roger (Jean) Mangen. Jerry is a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after 36 years from New Idea and worked for 20 plus years in the concession stands at Eldora Speedway. Jerry was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. He enjoyed politics and was involved with the local Democratic Party. Visitation will take place at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, January 10, 2020 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Tim McFarland C.PP.S. officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am – 10:45 am prior to the mass at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713. Memorial contributions can be made to Mercer County Council on Aging. The family has entrusted Cisco Funeral Homes, Celina & St. Marys with the services. Please leave condolences to the family at www.ciscofuneralhome.com