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Gerald Draves Obituary
Milwaukee - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved husband and best friend of Jeannie for 65 years. Loving father of Dawn (Mark) Wuerl, Diana (Peter) Wellinghoff and Gerald Draves Jr. Dear grandpa of Benjamin (Lucy) Wuerl, Joseph (Brittany) Wuerl, Andrew (Casey) Wellinghoff, Holly Gerhardt, Elizabeth (Jamie) Duklas, Adam (Samantha) Draves, Thomas (Lauren) Wellinghoff and Amie Sundquist. Further survived by 13 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Visitation on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Funeral Home from 11 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Private burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Wautoma, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital appreciated. Jerry was a sheet metal worker and a member of the International Association of Sheet Metal Workers Union for 60 years.
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Andrew
January 13, 2020
I don't think there will ever be a person like Gerald again. I am endlessly grateful for the many years we had together. I love you and miss you Grandpa.
Edtih Romero
January 12, 2020
May God bless you forever. Thanks for always being kind and super nice to me and giving me the opportunity to work for you. Thank you for always trusting me. I'll miss you!
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Jan
14
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services10121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Jan
14
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12:00 p.m.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services10121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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