Jerry A. Standen

Jerry A. Standen, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. Born on February 13, 1950 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Merrill and Marie (nee Costanzo) Standen. Jerry lived most of his life in Wellington. 

A true entrepreneur, Jerry was self employed his whole life, owning a number of business in Wellington. He owned Standen’s Drive-In, Standen’s Chicken and Ribs, and Livery Antiques. He was also well known as an auctioneer. Jerry was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Wellington Eagles and the VFW. Buying and selling antiques was a passion of Jerry’s, and he loved to travel to flea markets and auctions. He also enjoyed driving around in his 1932 Ford, and his 1936 AR John Deere tractor that belonged to his grandfather. His friends and family will especially remember riding on the wagon in local parades. 

Survivors include his companion of many years, Lisa Hunter; daughters Melissa (Tom) Gregan, and Christy (Terry) Lyon, both of Wellington; grandchildren Marshall, Morgan, Trent, and Sophia. Jerry was preceded in death by an infant son, and his brothers Larry and Terry Standen. 

Friends and family will be received on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main Street, Wellington, from 3 until the time of services beginning at 5 p.m. with Pastor John Burgess officiating. A private family burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

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