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James Gerrits Obituary

Gerrits, James M. Age 53. Survived by his loving wife Debra; sons Brad, Aaron, Cory, and Ethan. Son of Patrick and Shirley Gerrits. Son-in-law of Ginny Clingman. Brother-in-law of Jr. (Barb). Beloved brother of Ann Newkirk (fiance Don Liedtke), Maggie (Tony) Przybylka, Chris (Dan) Barber, Cathy (Jon) Elert, Dennis (Jane), and Barbara (Dan) Mc Nally. Further survived by many, many nieces and nephews. Jim - Who was he? To you he was a father, a son, a brother, uncle and friend. To me, he was my husband, my forever soulmate, and friend. And I, as you, will miss him all the days of our lives. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 23, from 10AM to 12noon, service at 12 noon. Burial with full military honors will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 17, 2013.

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July 23, 2013

Offering condolence. May your family find comfort in Psalm 65:2

John Lentz

July 20, 2013

I was his lab partner in Electricity class at Muskego High in the 75-76 school year. I'm so sorry to see his obit. 53 is way too young. My condolences!

Frank, Isabel & Angela Perugini

July 19, 2013

Chris and Family,

Our Deepest Sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank, Isabel and Angela Perugini

July 19, 2013

Debra and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of Jim give you comfort and strength during this very difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy.

Frank, Isabel and Angela Perugini

July 19, 2013

Cathy, Jon and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you comfort and strength through the memories you hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013

May the light of Christ shine in all of us at this horrible time.

Stephanie Lembke

July 17, 2013

My prayers are with you and my deepest sympathy goes out to you. He will be missed by all.

Stephanie
SDL Services

July 17, 2013

Shirley, Pat and family,
Our deepest sympathy and our prayers
are with you. May God's peace be with you.
Marcy Zamow and family- Tom and Debbie, Denise, Rick and Anne, and Bill.

July 17, 2013

To Ann Newkirk-
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Your family is in my prayers.

Truly,

Karla Geiger
Greendale High School

July 17, 2013

Pat & Shirley & the Gerrits family, may
the LORD be with you all and comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Jean & Dick Wagner (Wauwatosa)

July 17, 2013

You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. Jerry and Diane

July 17, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob/Tyke Munnagle

July 17, 2013

Shirley, Pat and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hope to see you on Tuesday to express our sympathy in person.

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