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Gerald Herr Obituary
1939 - 2019
Gerald P. "Jerry" Herr, 79, of Salem, died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, with his family by his side.
Born in Kenosha on July 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Peter and Leona (Hefner) Herr. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He attended Kenosha Technical Institute and in 1972 he received a degree in Applied Science and Mechanical Design. Jerry continued to further his education and he attended U.W. Parkside where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Science and Technology in 1975.
From Nov. 7, 1957, until his honorable discharge on Aug. 29, 1961, Jerry served our country in the U.S. Air Force.
On Nov. 30, 1963, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Sharon Norville. They were blessed with nearly 49 years of marriage. Sadly, Sharon preceded him in death on March 22, 2013.
Jerry had many outdoor hobbies. He liked to work at his cabin, fishing, hunting, gardening, boating, reading and outdoor grilling. He was a talented rod builder and leatherworker.
He is survived by his two sons, Gerald J. and Gregory Herr; three grandchildren, Kyle Herr, Ashley (Tom) Weber and Thomas Herr; and his two sisters, Janice (Bill) Jecevicus and Judy Herr.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Herr.
A visitation for Jerry will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019m starting at 5:30 p.m. and concluding with full military honors at 7 p.m. Private interment will take place in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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Doug Gradecki
February 7, 2019
Although we were cousins I only met Jerry a few times, mainly due to our age difference I suppose. He seemed like a really nice, funny guy and I was shocked to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and sisters Judy and Jani.
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