Dr. Jerry Like of Elberfeld, IN peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 2nd, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born to Boyd and Betty (Morning) Like (deceased) on March 28th, 1935 in rural Monroe City, IN.
He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Georgialee (McCoy) Like; children Tony Like and Elizabeth “Luann” (David) Perry; and 4 grandchildren Nichole, Brianna, Danielle and Kyle Perry.
He is survived by his extended family: Ron Like, Kay Friedmann, Butch Like (deceased), Nancy Gines, Steve Like, Tom Thompson and others he included as family.
Dr. Like was a graduate of Monroe City High School, Purdue University and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He practiced family medicine in Elberfeld for 56 years, including some years in Monroe City.
Friends may visit in Elberfeld at the New Jerusalem United Methodist Church, where he was a member, on Thursday, February 6th from 4pm-7pm Central Time. Friends may also visit in Vincennes at the Goodwin Funeral Home on Friday, February 7th from 5pm-8pm Eastern Time.
The funeral will be held at Goodwin Funeral Home in Vincennes on Saturday, February 8th at 1pm Eastern Time.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Monroe City Blue Jeans Community Center, Chemo Buddies or the charity of your choice that would honor Dr. Like.
He will be remembered by his love for family, farming and serving others as a doctor. Much can be said, but let the work he has done speak for him.
