Obituary of Jerry Michael McLaughlin

Jerry Michael McLaughlin, age 82, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Jerry was born August 22, 1932 in Urbana, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Brunette (Begnoche) McLaughlin. Jerry served in the Air Force during the Korean War from January28, 1952 to January 27, 1956. During this time,he received medals for Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Korean Service, and United Nations Service. Jerry married his soulmateSadako Yamamoto in September of 1957 in Osaka, Japan and then moved her to his home state of Ohio. In 1975 theymoved the family to Lake Havasu from Sunbury, Ohio where they planned to one day retire. Upon arriving inHavasu Jerrypurchased the PDQ Marketand shortly after selling the store he worked at Jet Printing as a pressman for many years before his retirement. He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family immensely. He also had a passion for NASCAR and a flair for creating unique greeting cards that made everyone feel special. Jerry's fight to survive illnesses in later years is a true inspiration and confirmation of his love for life. He will be deeply missed but his love will live forever in the hearts of many. Jerry is survived by daughter, Coleen Pruyn, of Lake Havasu; two sons, Jerry (Virgie) McLaughlin of Lake Havasu, and Kevin (Margie) McLaughlin, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; sister, Diane Gill ofTegaCay, North Carolina; and brother, Donald McLaughlin of Mansfield, Ohio. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Jerry is preceded in death by wife, Sadako; parents, Joseph and Brunette McLaughlin; and sister, Joanne Essman. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Jerry's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.