Jessie Wade Erler (Everhardt), born on February 19, 1958, passed away peacefully at his home in Picayune, Mississippi on April 3, 2026, at the age of 68.

Jessie was preceded in death by his loving parents, Doris Wells Everhardt and Carrol Everhardt.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Bernadette Erler; his daughters, Rachael Erler Van Steenburgh (Mike), Nicole Erler, Jessica Erler Heintz (Justin), Rita Vosbien (Charles), Catherine Bairnsfather (Alvin) and Merlin Vosbien (Ivanita); and his sisters, Tina Everhardt Morales (Lee), Penny Everhardt Holden (Paul), and Pamela Erler. He is also remembered by his nieces and nephews, Linsey Morales Berthelot (Ronnie), Gavin Morales, Dawn Holden Naquin (Tim), and Jamie Holden Hentze (Joey), Cynthia Weatherly, Robert Patriquin and Estelleta McLean. Along with his grandchildren; Sophia, Scarlett, Henry Jr. Jessie, Justice, Harmony, Justin III, Jacoby, Jayden, Jaxson, Cameron (Son Giovanni), Anna-Lee, Charlie, Savannah, Kurtis (Daughter Haisley), Liam, Tristen and extended family, and many friends.

Jessie was someone who found his way through life with determination and hands-on experiences. Jessie was the man that everyone called when something was broke! (MacGyver). He had a love for working on cars and you could count on him to fix anything with even a zip tie if that’s all he had handy. Jessie drove 18 wheelers his whole life up until his accident years back. He had a unique sense of humor, often joking and being goofy. Those who knew him, loved him.

As a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, Jessie spent his recent years living in Mississippi, where he continued to be surrounded by those who loved him most. Services will be held on Saturday April 25th 2026 10am-12pm for family and friends at Celebration Church Lower Saint Bernard Campus. 5709 East Judge Perez Dr. Violet La, 70092