John A. Erny, 72, Ireland

John A. Erny, 72, of Ireland, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, surrounded by his family.

John was born in Jasper on December 5, 1946, to Aloysius “Woody” and Martina “Teeny” (Mendel) Erny. He married Sharon Leinenbach on April 23, 1966, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland.

He was an independent manufacturer sales representative and a proud member of the Jasper Outdoor Recreation. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed coaching his children in youth sports and was a devoted Notre Dame fan. John was a dedicated family man who was happiest while spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Ireland; one daughter, Shannon Jahn (David “Butch”); two sons, Jayme Erny of Ireland and Brayden Erny (Jillian) of Jasper; seven grandchildren, Meranda and Shelby Erny, Boone and Ian Jahn, Crew, Hampton, and Hays Erny; three brothers, Gerald “Jerry” Erny of Vincennes, James (Janice) Erny of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Melvin “Bud” (Kathy) of Vincennes.

Preceding him in death besides his parents, is one sister-in-law, Judy Erny.

A Mass of Christian Burial for John Erny will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, with burial to follow in the Shiloh Cemetery.   

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Becher Kluesner Downtown Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Jasper Outdoor Recreation, or St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.