Jerome "Jerry" M. Woodward

Jerome “Jerry” M. Woodward, 83, of Huntington, passed away at 5:30 am Friday, December 13, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home. Jerry was born on July 16, 1941, in Burlington, IA, the son of Tyler Woodward and Fern (Olsen) Woodward. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa and attended Iowa State University where he received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. In 1964 Jerry proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for 8 years, earning his rank as Captain. During his Engineering career he worked in various industries throughout Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Jerry married the love of his life Casandra M. Hladik on July 9, 1994, in Oskaloosa, IA. They made their home in Des Moines, IA and later in Huntington, IN. He was a faithful member of The Well church in Huntington. Jerry believed in self-improvement and was always eager to learn more. He loved history and being a proud Veteran, he could talk for hours about the military. Jerry had many talents and could do anything he set his mind to. In 1968 Jerry bought a 1955 T-Bird as a project and his everyday driving car. He spent countless hours working on his dream car, making sure it had a big enough motor and a strong body. Jerry was very passionate about his car and enjoyed showing it off. He was sad to see it go earlier this year, but he felt it was time for someone else to enjoy it. Jerry was a devoted family man and adored his grandchildren more than anything. Survivors include his loving wife, Casandra M. Woodward of Huntington, IN; children, Deborah (Hladik) Austin & husband Levhan of Springfield, IL, Kevin Hladik & wife Vicki of University Park, IA, & Patricia Hladik of Huntington, IN; grandchildren: Casandra (Austin) McDonald & husband Roh of Minneola, FL, Hope (Austin) Gorens of Springfield, IL, Tasha Austin of Springfield, IL, Grant Hladik of Oskaloosa, IA, Justin Hladik of Huntington, IN, and Emma Wissinger of Huntington, IN; ten great grandchildren; sister, Analee (Woodward) Paul of Stanwood, WA; nephews, Jan Paul & wife Alli of Oak Harbor, WA, Scott Paul & wife Karen of Lakeland, TN; and niece, Morgen (Paul) ten Hoopen & husband Doug of Camaro Island, WA. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Orrine Woodward. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm May 24, 2025, at The Well, 1883 Old US Highway 24, Huntington, IN with Pastor Josh Kesler officiating. Preferred memorials to The Well Church of Huntington, IN., in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Jerome M. Woodward.