He was born March 29, 1947, to Jack and Helen (Pack) Cline in Mansfield, Ohio. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, a period of service he carried with great pride throughout his life.
Following his military service, Jerry retired from General Motors after many years of dedicated employment. He was a proud member of AMVETS and served on the Board of Directors, remaining active in supporting fellow veterans.
Jerry was also a faithful member of the Church of the Nazarene in Galion, where his faith and community were an important part of his life.
He is survived by his two daughters; his siblings, Sylvia (Todd) Spieles, Eppie (Steve) Musick, Roberta “Bobbie” Cline, Herb Cline, Ricky (Evelyn) Cline, and John Cline; brother-in-law, Johnny Thompson; his grandchildren; and many beloved family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his daughters; siblings, Rose Thompson and Diana (Leigh) Jackson; and in-law, Susan Cline.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at 100 South Lexington Springmill Road, Ontario, Ohio. Funeral services with military honors will follow at 1:00 PM. Pastor Jason Wilson will officiate.
Jerry will be laid to rest at Mansfield Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Toys for Tots of AMVETS Post 26, 1100 West 4th Street Mansfield, Ohio.
Wappner Funeral Directors – Ontario is honored to serve the Cline family.
