Jerry J. Lux, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Willows of Shelbyville.
Born August 17, 1938 in Shelby County, he was the son of Victor C. Lux and Marjorie N. Lux. He
married Helen F. (Braunagel) Lux on February 17, 1962 and she survives.
Other survivors include 4 children- Rick A. Lux (Andrea) of Waldron, Ronald E. Lux of Guam, Renee L.
File (Greg) of Shelbyville, Barry J. Lux (Margaret) of Fishers; 3 siblings- Danny Lux (Joyce) of Shelbyville,
Mike Lux of Ohio, Sherry Harding of Shelbyville; 6 grandchildren- Brad Lux of Indianapolis, Kiersten Lux of
Denver, Colorado, Charlie Lux of Fishers, Olivia Lux of Fishers, Natalie Lux of Fishers, Lance File
of Shelbyville; and 2 great grandchildren- Savannah & Weston. He was preceded in death by his parents
and a brother Ted Lux and sister-in-law Marjorie Lux.
Mr. Lux was a lifelong resident of this area, and attended St. Vincent Elementary School until the 8th grade,
then graduated from Waldron High School in 1956. He had been a factory worker at Arvin/Rollcoater, retiring
in August of 2000, after over 12 years of service. He had previously worked at GE/Wire Mill and Tokheim Corp. for over 12 years each.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Jerry enjoyed golfing, bowling, and square dancing. He was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan, and an Indiana University
basketball fan. As a teenager, Jerry was crowned Corn Prince of the World by Federal Fertilizer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at St. Vincent Catholic Church,
4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, with Rev. Mike Keucher officiating. Burial will be in St. Vincent Catholic
Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday
evening, April 2, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Glenn E. George
& Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, and from 10:00 am until the time of the service on Thursday morning, at the
church. Rosary will be recited at 4:30 on Wednesday, at the funeral home. A luncheon will be provided in the St. Joseph
cafeteria immediately following the graveside service and burial.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Joseph Building Fund.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
