Jerry Lyn Betz

Jerry was born November 15, 1940 in Canton, OH to the late Henry and Betty (Irwin) Betz. He was a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, and retired from the Hoover Company after 31 years service. During his retirement, Jerry played softball and enjoyed golfing and fishing at his home in Central Florida. He was an avid fan of Ohio sports teams such as the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Cleveland Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Barry Betz. He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Bill) Geitgey; sister-in-law, Gloria Betz; sons, Steven (Christine) Betz, Craig (Shelley) Betz, and Bob (Nikki) Betz; grandchildren, Carissa, Steven (Aly), Luke, Sheri (Benjamin), Anna, Bobby, and A.J. (Angela); great-grandchildren, Brayden, Trenton, Sophia, Cruz, Steven, Jr., Shane, Josie, Timothy, Kelina, David, Manuel, James, and Elijah; and great-great-grandson, Jasper.

A graveside service for Jerry will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Hills Burial Park, 5001 Everhard Road NW, Canton, Ohio 44718 with Tiffany Fenton officiating.