I t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Erika Jesse, whose gentle presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.

Erika was a wonderful wife to Arthur Jesse for 65 years and loving mother to David Jesse (Norma Nelson), Donald Jesse (Ilene Hornberger), Doreen Baum (Jesse), and Diane Lorenzo (Scott Lorenzo). She had a special relationship with each of her eleven grandchildren: Zachary, Erin, Nicholas, Lauren, Jordan, Austin, Adam, Noah, Erich, Bella, and Olivia and great granddaughter, Lucia.

Her contagious smile, kind spirit, and generous heart will be greatly missed by her many friends and adoring family members.

A private memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio.

Erika will be laid to rest in the spring at Eastlawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating directly to St. Paul Lutheran Church in her honor: 1377 Lester Road, Valley City, OH 44280. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family on Erika's guestbook at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com .