Former Bluffton resident Jedd A. Emans, 57, of Lima, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by his  family at his residence. He was born in Bluffton on Dec. 21, 1963, to David and Karen Emans, who survive in Pandora. 

Jedd graduated in 1982 from Pandora-Gilboa High School and in 1986 from Bowling Green State University, College of Business.

Jedd went on to hold an accomplished and successful career in the tire industry. 

Survivors include his wife, Tamela (Gerdeman) of 36 years, and children: Tara (Eddie) Jackson, Noblesville, Indiana; Leigh (Brendan) Anderson, South Bend, Indiana; Lauren (Tyler) Breidenbach, Lima; and David, Lima; 7 grandchildren: Grace, Noah, Eden and Levi Jackson; Lucas Anderson; and Toby and Tanner Breidenbach; and his brother Kurt (Valerie) Emans, Bluffton.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Alvin and Marie Augsburger and paternal grandparents Glen and Edna Emans. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. with a visitation at 10 a.m.

People wishing to honor Jedd’s lifelong commitment to giving can make donations to St. John Mennonite Church or The Gideons International.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com