Jerry G. "Chet" Haswell

Jerry G. “Chet” Haswell, 85, a life resident of Strasburg passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in the Community Hospice Truman House.

Born on May 4, 1936 in Strasburg he was a son of the late Arthur and Ethel Hinig Haswell. Jerry was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sharon Haswell on January 14, 2014; brothers, Pete, Tom, Bob and John Haswell; sisters, June Dreher, Patty Weber, Beverly Freshwater, Kathryn Minnich, Nancy Beichel and a grandson, Anthony Haswell.

He was a retired truck driver, having been on the road for more than 50 years, with VonKaenel Trucking being the company he retired from after many years of service.

Jerry was a 1955 graduate of Strasburg High School where he was a standout athlete, having earned 16 letters during his high school career. His accomplishments paved the way for him to be inducted into the Strasburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. A Tiger fan through and through, Jerry could always be found at the basketball court, football field, or baseball and softball diamonds rooting on the Tigers. He took great pride in always being able to make it home from work to watch his children play their many sporting activities. Jerry also enjoyed going on vacations with his family, and having breakfast almost every morning at Rosalies. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Strasburg.

A wonderful and caring father and grandfather, Jerry is survived by his children, Tim (Carol) Haswell, Gaile (Craig) Romine, Ray (Lisa Javersak) Haswell all of Strasburg; siblings, Ed Haswell, Harriett (Jim) Duvall, Doris Minor, Ronald “Nick” (Glenna) Haswell all of Strasburg, Georgean (Dick) Lutz, Bertie (Ron) Gray both of Massillon; grandchildren, Steven, Christian, Spenser, Brittany, Alexandrea, Jarrod, Kaylyn; five great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 21st starting at 11:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Strasburg with Rev. Matthew Wald officiating. The family will be greeting friends at the Strasburg Funeral Home on Monday from 4-7 pm. Due to Covid-19 the family asks that those in attendance please wear a mask.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Strasburg Booster Club at 140 North Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, Ohio 44680.