Jerome D. Newland, 82, of Lakeview passed away 12:21 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lima Memorial. He was born Jan. 26, 1937 in Richland Township, Belle Center, to the late Fay Richard and Thelma Arlene Cox Newland. He married Leota Hinkle Dec. 31, 1969 and she preceded him in death Aug. 5, 2005.
Jerome had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era. He was a member of Eagles Arie 2166 of Bellefontaine, Indian Lake Moose, and a life member of AmVets Post 39, Lakeview. He built, owned and operated Geronimo’s Campground at Indian Lake.
Survivors include siblings, Walter Newland of Lima, and Frances Reed of Lakeview and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Children: Joey D. Newland, Teresa Warner and Brenda Snell; sisters: Joan Gross, Anna Brenneman, Dorothy Shirkey, and Janice Weeks.
Private services will be held arrangements by Bailiff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.