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Gerald K. "Jay" Ewert Jr.

Gerald K. "Jay" Ewert Jr. obituary, Beaver Dam, WI

Gerald Ewert Obituary

Gerald K. "Jay" Ewert Jr., 34, of Fond du Lac and formerly of Beaver Dam, died on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at his home.

Gerald Kenneth was born the son of Gerald K. and Carol Jean (Kline) Ewert Sr. on Dec. 10, 1976, in Beaver Dam, Wis.

Jay attended Beaver Dam High School. He was employed for many years at Ledgeview Precast Concrete Inc. in Fond du Lac.

Jay enjoyed playing softball, participating in fantasy football leagues and riding his motorcycle in the open air. He also enjoyed working-out, his tattoos, playing cards with his nephews, gardening with his mom and taking trips to casinos with his dad.

Jay loved his pet cat, Kiki.

Jay had an infectious laugh and a good sense of humor. He will be missed.

Jay is survived by his mother, Carol Jean of Juneau; his father, Jerry (Merry) Ewert of Waupun; his three sisters: Shelly Ewert of Watertown, Tammy (Brad) Wackett of Elkhart Lake and Stacy (Darren) Kintopp of Lowell; nine nieces and nephews: Kyle, Ashley, Dakota, Colten, Sage, Ethan, Nick, Dalten and Eli; two stepsisters: Andrea (Mark) Lott of Neenah and Bobbie Jo (Daniel) Bentz of Beaver Dam; his feline companion, Kiki; cousins, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lester and Leona Ewert; and his maternal grandparents, Keith and Rita Mae Kline.

SERVICES: A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. The Rev. Jeff Nicholas will officiate.

VISITATION: Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., the time of the Celebration of Life service, at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Beaver Dam.

Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon, WIs.

Memorials in Jay's name can be directed to either the Dodge County Humane Society or to the Fond du Lac County Humane Society.

The Koepsell Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Beaver Dam, Wis. is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at

koepsellfh.com.

The Reporter

Fond du Lac, Wis.

Sept. 23, 2011

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2011.

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Becky Nitschke

September 26, 2011

I'm so lucky to have had Jay in my life. He always made me laugh and was there when I needed someone. I'm so sorry for your loss and I know I'll see his smiling face again. No doubt he is an angel watching over us.

shelly ewert

September 25, 2011

i love you j.j. will miss you so very much my little brother.. still hard to believe that your gone. That i cant hear that laff of yours right now. :) And someday i will. :) till we see one another again.

Ryan Gutreuter

September 23, 2011

Jay was "one of a kind". I was lucky to have known him so well and I will miss him everyday of my life. He was always there when I needed a smile, a laugh, or just someone to listen to me. My condolences go out to all his family they are all such wonderful people. He was very blessed with a great family.

Kris Shepard

September 23, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Ewert family. Jay could light up a room with his smile and if you had a frown on your face it wasn't there long when he was around. He touched so many and will be missed by all.

A.J. Majors

September 22, 2011

We will never forget the smile upon your face. No one will ever forget how you brightened up the room each time you arrived.

Jessica Cherney Braun

September 22, 2011

To the Ewert family- I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know how intensely he loved his family and how that it was the thing that mattered most to him. Beneath his tough outter shell and goofy anticks was a gentle and sensitive spirit and heart of gold. He was an amazing friend and was there for others during difficult times. He was a rare kind of man who could make anyone smile even when they had every reason not to. I know he will be dearly missed by many.

Rusty West

September 22, 2011

To the Ewert family,some years ago we went to a funeral for a young boy I coached in youth football, The words on his interment card have always given me strength in tough times.Hopefully they will do the same for you,"God never meant for us to face the tough times alone... That's why He gave us each other". During this tough time lien on each other for support. May our prayers and God's Blessing be with you.

September 22, 2011

To the Ewert Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult time of sorrow. May all the fond memories you hold in your hearts bring you peace of mind and body. Big Hug to all of you. Sandra Grueneberg(Reeseville, WI)

Ginny Kierzek

September 22, 2011

To all the Ewert family, we send our deepest sympathy. My this light I send always shine in your hearts as a reminder of Gods love for us. I ask the Lord to shine his light on all of you in this very hard time, may you feel his prescence and peace.

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