It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerald E. Glaub, who departed this world on February 6, 2025.   We find solace in knowing that he is now at peace, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.  While we will miss him dearly, we are grateful for the countless memories and love he shared with us.

Jerald E. Glaub was born February 9, 1944 in a log cabin in Fairfield, Indiana, the son of Earl Glaub, Jr. and Helen Brack Glaub.

Jerald attended Kitchel School through eleventh grade and graduated from Short High School in 1963 when Liberty and Kitchel consolidated.  He played basketball and baseball for the Kitchel Cowboys and went on to play slow pitch softball in various leagues.

Jerald was a farmer all of his life and was one of the premier breeders of Red Poll Cattle in Indiana.  He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and raising cattle.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.  He was a member of the NRA, Quail Unlimited and the Indiana Red Poll Association.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Thibaut Glaub; daughter Trisha (Brian) Abbott; bonus daughter Amber (Jonathan) Baker; grandchildren Tyler (Chelsie) Abbott and Briley (Chris) Kraut; bonus grandchildren, Alden and Cooper Baker; great grandchildren, Quinn and Everly Abbott; and a  sister; nieces and nephew; special friends Brian and Jodie Creek, Jimmy Waltz and Ellen Shaw.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tami Glaub and a bonus granddaughter, Lillian Baker.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Union County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 294, Liberty, Indiana 47353.

Funeral services for Jerald will be held at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N Main, Liberty, on Monday February 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Adams officiating.  Friends and family may gather at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.  Jerald will be laid to rest at Richland Cemetery.