Two Classmates Die in 2018

James Zerby

James R. Zerby, 66, of Berne passed away at 5:47 pm on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence in Berne, IN.  He was born on Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Adams County.  He married Jocelyn D. "Jodi" (Davidson) Zerby on Saturday, December 30, 1972 in Berne.

Jim was a 1970 graduate of South Adams High School. He was a member of the West Missionary Church. He served as a cook in the Indiana National Guard for eight years. He was employed at Berne Furniture, CTS, and Yost Construction. In 1975 he was employed by Berne Ready Mix and continued until July 27, 2018. He started making cement blocks and tile, then started driving a flatbed boom truck. Following a stroke in 2006 he began driving a fork lift to load trucks.

Jim enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, and participating in car shows. He found satisfaction in taking aluminum car parts and polishing them to a shiny, smooth surface. Most recently he enjoyed taking his “Mistress” (’72 Chevelle) for a little cruise. When he needed to relax he found pleasure in driving his “Mini Mistress” (golf cart) on country roads and enjoying God’s work.

Jim was a strong, hardworking man and was determined to beat his cancer enough to go back to work. He was such a giving man with a tender heart, and always made sure his wife felt loved and safe.

Loving survivors include wife Jocelyn D. "Jodi" (Davidson) Zerby, Berne. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert G. Zerby and Melvena (Burry) Zerby and siblings Michael Zerby Kathy Zerby.

Rich Wulliman

Richard L. "Rich" Wulliman, 66, of Fort Wayne passed away at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana on Friday, September 21, 2018.

He was born on Wednesday, December 5, 1951 in Adams County the son of the late Clem Wulliman and the late Selma (Burry) Wulliman.

Richard graduated from South Adams in 1970. After graduation he moved out to Seattle, Washington where he lived for 40 years. While there he was a meat cutter at Costco. After retiring he joined his son in Mexico. Rich enjoyed working with food and cooking.

Survivors include his son, Casey Wulliman of Mexico; brothers Fred (Elsie) Wulliman and Dave (Sue) Wulliman of Berne; and granddaughter Olivia Wulliman of Seattle, Washington.