Gerald R. “Jerry” Leininger, 74, Bremen, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born Aug. 3, 1949. On Feb. 27, 2016, he married Rebecca A. Hartman, who survives.

He also is survived by two sisters, Becky Leininger, Lakeville, and Janella (Russell) Jimerson, Walkerton; stepchildren, Ann (John) Crouse, Janette (Marc) Walter, Laurine (Dave) Ringer, Jesse (Teddie) McKee, Sunshine (Ryan) Keeling and Jennifer (Chris) Boling; 12 grandchildren; a niece; a great-niece; and a great-nephew.

Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, is handling arrangements.