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Jerry Stillman Obituary

Stillman, Jerry

Jerry Stillman, age 59, of Granton, WI died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Ministry Home Care Hospice - House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.

Jerry Wayne Stillman was born on August 12, 1953 in Neillsville, WI the son of Chester and Betty (Zimmerman) Stillman. He attended Granton High School and graduated in 1971. Jerry then began working for the telephone company in Indiana. On August 12, 1971 he was united in marriage to Debbie Ortiz in Corinth, Mississippi. They lived in Granton and Jerry worked for the Nelson Muffler Company. Later, he became the Superintendent of Buses and a Bus Driver for the Granton School District. Jerry then became a semi-truck owner/operator and drove for Roehl Transport, Midwest Specialized, Admiral Merchant and Lynn Dairy.

He was a member of the Zion American Lutheran Church in Granton, and his hobbies included his beloved basset hounds, Snickers and Sophie, fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and collecting die-cast cars.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie, two children, Zena (Edward) Pelletier and their children, Arielle and Shawneé all of San Antonio, TX and Scotty (Carmen) Stillman and their children, Isabel and Logan all of Lacy, WA. Jerry is also survived by his father, Chester Stillman of Granton, WI and sisters, Beverly (Kenneth) Vine of Granton, WI, Joanie (Bruce) Cliver of Bloomer, WI and Linda (Kenneth) Coyle of Medford, WI, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Stillman.

Funeral Services for Jerry will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Allen Zimmerman will officiate. Music will be provided by Chris Coyle, soloist, Shawneé Pelletier, pianist and Eileen Zank, organist. Interment will be in Windfall Cemetery in Granton, WI. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24th at the Gesche Funeral Home. Lunch will be following the funeral service at the Granton Community Center, Granton, WI till 4:00 p.m.

Casket Bearers are: Scotty Stillman, Edward Pelletier, Rusty Coyle, Travis Coyle, Pat Cliver and Tony Cliver.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

Published by Marshfield News Herald on Jan. 22, 2013.
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Sorry to here of your loss.Our prayers and thoughts go out the the family.God be with you.

Galen&Nancy Schoenfuss

January 23, 2013

May God place his loving arms around you and comfort your hearts in this time of grief. Jerry was a wonderful person. He was always so kind. Know I am praying for all of you. GOD bless you as you grieve.

Linda Wright

January 22, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jerry passing. Jr and I are glad to have bumped into you and him in the grocery store last year and to have gotten to tlk and catch up. Our prayers go out to you Debbie and Zena and Scott and the whole family, may God comfort all of you with fond memories and ease your sorrow with the promise of Everlasting Life.
Sincerely, Lester Jr and Theresa Kuehn

January 22, 2013

Debbie you are in my Thoughts and Prayers and this very difficult time, Jerry was a very wonderful guy. Michele {allied health}

January 22, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Jerry ,our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Carol and Mike Mitte

January 22, 2013

So sorry to hear about Jerry. I have so many wonderful memories growing up with your family when Jerry was the younger brother and always so nice. We were privileged to work with him when he towed our trucks in Riplinger in the very, very cold weather. We pray God will comfort his entire family with His love.

Ray & Connie Mullins

January 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry was a good person and well liked by all who new him. My prayers and throughts are with the family.

sandra schumacher

January 22, 2013

Bev and Joanie and families: I worked with the both of you at Modern of Marshfield years ago. Grief is hard - you may have lost a brother but Heaven has an angel and he will be watching from above. My deepest sympathy to all of you during this most difficult time.

Don and Rhonda Grancorvitz

January 22, 2013

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