Date of Service:
January 29, 2024
Date of Interment:
January 29, 2024
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Jerry Dean Maeglin, age 79, passed away December 21, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
He was born July 6, 1944 in Muscatine, Iowa to the late Otto and Wilhelmina Maeglin.
He was a graduate of Muscatine High School and he attended Eastern Community College.
Mr. Maeglin served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from August 1964-September 1967.
He worked in the University of Florida Entomology Labs 2004-2015.
Jerry was a member of the Vero Beach Veterans. A four-time past president of the Vietnam Veteran’s Association, a six time Commander of the Vero Beach Veterans, a Master Mason, and was Santa for 25 years to raise funds for Safe Space.
Survivors include daughters, Wendy Combs; sons, Jeff and Craig Maeglin; step-daughter, Jennifer Schirard; brother, Robert Maeglin; sister, Twyla Woodward; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brothers, William and Richard Maeglin.
Inurnment, with military honors will take place at South Florida National Cemetery on January 29, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Vero Beach Veterans, Inc., 2500 15th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vero Beach Veterans, Inc., 2500 15th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or Vietnam and All Veterans of Indian River County, 1956 41st Ave, STE C, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2024 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
John M. Maeglin - Nephew
January 5, 2024, 12:55 am
Rest in peace, Uncle Jerry. You were a good man who always had a smile on your face and something positive to say. I appreciate your dedicated service as a US Marine (which you were so proud of). And I’ll miss our birthday and Veterans Day conversations.
John M Maeglin - Nephew
January 5, 2024, 12:57 am
Rest in peace, Uncle Jerry. You were a good man who always had a smile on your face and something positive to say. I appreciate your dedicated service as a US Marine (which you were so proud of). And I’ll miss our birthday and Veterans Day conversations.
Connie Hulmes - Good Friends
January 5, 2024, 1:34 am
This is too soon . After your good friend. Tom Hulmes. We all had a lot of crazy times together. You will be greatly missed . Thank you for all the great times we all had thought the years. Prayers are going out for his family. Love you man. ❤ Thank you for your services. RIP My Friend Jerry
Ryan Meehan - Family
January 5, 2024, 10:00 pm
On behalf of the entire Meehan family, we send our deepest condolences to all that were touched by Jerry’s warmth and kindness over the years. A dedicated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Uncle Jerry continued to serve his country and his comrades through the Vero Beach Veterans and Vietnam Veterans Association. Our family has fond memories of visiting Jerry in Vero Beach, and meeting his Nanday Conures that he dearly loved so very much. May those who were delighted to have met him be filled with wonderful memories of the time they spent together.
Bambi - Ex wife
January 31, 2024, 6:36 pm
Rest in peace , Jerry . Your job on earth is done now but will never be forgotten by those who love you . Thanks for the memories. You will be missed . Semper Fi .