Jerry W. Heller

Jerry W. Heller, age 70, of Eau Claire, formerly of Menomonie, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009.

Jerry was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Menomonie, to William and Elsa (Jaeger) Heller. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Menomonie.

Jerry attended North Elementary School and graduated from the eighth grade at St. Paul's Lutheran Church School, Menomonie.

After school, Jerry's first job was setting pins at the local bowling alley. Jerry worked at the Career Development Center in Eau Claire for 27 years in the woodworking department.

Jerry was an avid walker. He walked daily throughout the city of Eau Claire, stopping by many businesses and friends' homes. Jerry enjoyed seeing his friends and going out to eat with them.

A special thanks goes to Sue Abboud and all of the staff at Grace Barstow Apartments in Eau Claire. Jerry loved his new apartment and enjoyed living there very much. Many thanks go to Dan and the CHP team for their guidance of Jerry.

Jerry is survived by his sister, Frances Whitney of Elk Mound; nephews, Duane (Ning) Whitney of Walnut Creek, Calif., Gene Whitney of Elk Mound, Charly Cropp of Menomonie and Michael (Corisa) Cropp of Menomonie; nieces, Joy (Dave) Bergstrand of Menomonie, Carrie Bergstrand of Tokyo, Japan, Julie Bergstrand of Huntsville, Ala., and Rita (Dave) Brenholt of Menomonie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elsa Heller; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Whitney.

Jerry always had a smile for everyone and will be missed by many.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn County.

To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com.