Jerry Lee Harden, 71, Jasper

Jerry Lee Harden, 71, of Jasper, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Jerry was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 4, 1954, to Norman and Delores (Heines) Harden. 

He married Karyn Cohen on December 19, 1981, and she passed away on April 29, 2017, preceding him in death. 

He then married Janice (Jones) Bieker on July 8, 2022, at home.

Jerry was a 1972 graduate of Bishop David High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He then attended Western Kentucky University.

He retired from Klosterman’s Bakery, where he had been a manager for several years.

Jerry enjoyed bowling, playing golf, and spending time outdoors. He was also an avid University of Louisville Cardinal fan.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Harden of Jasper; stepchildren, Steven Zehr of Huntingburg, Kenwyn (Michael) Hert of Ferdinand, and Kyle (Alyssa) Bieker of Huntingburg; seven grandchildren, Zach, Austin, Caden, Evan, Lexa, Elle, and Anniston; two brothers, his twin, Gary (Debbie) Harden of Hopkinsville, Ky. and Dennis Harden and significant other, Debbie Foxwell, of Dade City, Fla.; two nieces, Shelly (Joshua) Hester of Escondido, Calif. and Amanda (Rob) Davis of Walton, Ky.; great nieces and nephews, Rolland, Eleanor, Crew and Olive.

Preceding him in death, besides his first wife, are his parents.

Funeral services for Jerry Lee Harden will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper, Indiana. Pastor Jim Bennett will officiate.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service time at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel on Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heart-to-Heart Hospice or to the wishes of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.