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Gerald Gerrits Obituary

Gerrits, Gerald A. "Junior"

Gerald A. "Junior" Gerrits, Jr., 79, Greenleaf, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born October 29, 1933 on the family farm in the Town of Wrightstown, son of the late Gerald Sr. and Leona (Geurts) Gerrits. He graduated from Wrightstown High School and served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He married Mary Jane Hutjens on June 10, 1959 at Old St. Joe's Catholic Church in De Pere. He worked as a Master Ink Mixer for Thilmany Paper Co. for over 40 years, retiring in 1995. For the past 15 years, Junior worked part-time at Equity Livestock in Reedsville.

He was a lifelong, active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown, where he served as an usher, sang in the choir, and was president of the school board for the church. Junior was a member of the Wrightstown American Legion, where he was Past Commander and worked for their annual Christmas program.

He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, playing cribbage, watching the Packers and Brewers, and was a hobby farmer.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Jane; five children: Paul Gerrits, Dennis (Gabriela) Gerrits, Karen Bates, Julie (Jim) Feest, and Mark (Samantha) Gerrits; ten grandchildren: Dennis Jr., Daniel, Alyssa, Matthew, Allison, Brooke, Benjamin, Aubrey, Mariana, Fernanda; two great-grandchildren, Alekzander and Michael; brother, Roger Gerrits; sisters, Delores Kettenhofen and Norma Buechler; Mary Jane's family: Paul Schuette, Bonnie (Rick) Kolocheski, Marlene (Juan) Gonzales, Jerry Hutjens, and Janice Hutjens; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Titel; brothers-in-law, Robert Kettenhofen, Ken Buechler, Russ Titel and Jack Gerilowski; and sisters-in-law, Debbie Hutjens and Barb Schuette.

Family and friends may call Friday, July 12, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 1:00 p.m. at St. Clare Parish- St. Paul site, Wrightstown, with Fr. Carl Meulemans officiating. Full military honors will follow the Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home, Wrightstown, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.



Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2013.
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I didn't know Gerald personally, but I do know he raised a wonderful daughter(Karen) and we are thinking and praying for you all.

July 13, 2013

When I think of Uncle Junie I hear his laugh and see his smile. May happy memories of times spent together help you through this very sad time. Love to you all, now and always.

Cari Gerrits

July 13, 2013

Los acompañamos en este momento de gran dolor, nuestras oraciones estan con ustedes de todo corazon.

Gabriela Gerrits

July 12, 2013

My prayers go out to the family and friends of JR, he is greatly loved and will be forever missed.

John Jones

July 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this.

Shelly Wegand

July 11, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jack & Judy Lewis

July 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends during this very difficult time.

Nate Selk

July 11, 2013

So sorry for loss. Will miss walking into church with you guys .Jim always had good things to say about Gerry.God bless thru the next few weeks Mrs. Jim Van Asten

July 11, 2013

my dear jerry, i miss your smiling face every tues.& thurs. and all the nice talks we had. may you rest in peace & let the good lord look upon you.

Greg & Colleen cummings

July 10, 2013

I am sorry for your loss I will keep you and your family in my Prayers, He was a good man. Helen Diedrick

July 10, 2013

Karen & Family, our deepest sympathy to your family at this time of sorrow. Thoughts and prayers to all of you

Jim & Amy Vande Hey

July 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always have happy memories of Uncle Junie. Even though many of them involve bailing hay!
He was a positive influence in my life.

Scott Titel

July 10, 2013

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