Date Of Birth: December 14, 1954
Date Of Death: January 22, 2012
Jerry William Throgmartin of Carmel, Indiana, 57, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 of complications from meningitis. He was born to William Gerald Throgmartin and Shirley Byers in Indianapolis on December 14, 1954. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue (Schmidt) of 35 years, son Gregg (Heather), daughters Christy and Nicky, father William (Betty Jo), sisters Monica Adams, Janice (Jim Al) Malone, Kelli Ball, and Sandi (Neal) Smith, Diane (Jerry) Hopkins, and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley. Jerry graduated from UIndy, earned his executive MBA at Indiana University, and spent his 36-year professional career at hhgregg, now a fourth generation business.
Viewing 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, with funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27 at Grace Community Church, Noblesville. Private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the IU Simon Cancer Center or Shepherd Community Center. IU Foundation @ IU Simon Cancer Center, Post Office Box 660245, Indianapolis, 46266-0245. Shepherd Community Center, www.shepherdcommunity.org, 4107 East Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46201.
Jerry L Green says
Peggy, Our Hearts go out for your Loss , The Green Family
Erin Slater and College Mentors for Kids says
College Mentors for Kids, our community and state has lost a great friend, mentor and leader in Jerry Throgmartin. We remember him for how much he believed in our mission and vision and send Peggy and his family strength during this difficult time. Our hearts ache for you during this time.
Tom Potts Jr says
Leslie and I were truly saddened to learn of Jerry’s passing. Jerry’s spirit lives on in all of us and we are much better off having known him. We share in the grief and pass along our thoughts and prayers to Jerry’s family. May our gracious God calm you, your family’s strength envelope you, and the love of your friends overwhelm you during this trying time.
Tom & Leslie (Sims)Potts (Franklin Central High School)
Garry Geddis says
My deepest condolences to the Gregg and Throgmartin family on the lost of Mr.Jerry Throgmartin.Our company has lost a great leader.–Garry Geddis from store#54 Columbus,Ga.
Jerry Karen Abell says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God’s love bring you and your family confort and peace. We are glad we were able to meet Jerry. He was always so gracious.
Westfield Young Life says
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our prayers are with you.
Marty Ginger Kavanaugh says
Peggy
God Bless. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marty, Ginger, and kids.
John G Peters MD says
My wife, Sally, and I are prayerful that the loss of Jerry can be minified by his legacy of devotion to his family and to his generous charitable works. God bless your family, Jerry.
-from an ex-ICU (U of I) teammate