Jerry E Niese, Sr., 51, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, October 7, 2012.

He was born on October 2, 1961 to Richard and  Betty (Curtis) Niese, Sr.  in Napoleon, OH.   Jerry is survived by his parents Richard Sr. & Betty Niese of Defiance, sons, Don Apple of Mc Clure, OH, Jerry Niese, Jr. of Mc Clure, OH, daughter, Brandy (Richard) Grogan of Waynesville, NC, 2 grandchildren, brother, Richard Niese Jr, Defiance,.  He was preceded in death by his sister Jean Niese.

He enjoyed driving trucks and working on cars.

Visitation will be private at Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio.

There will be no services.

Online condolences can be given at www.HCSFuneralHome.com.