Otzelberger, Jerome J. "Jerry" Found Peace, September 6, 2012, at the age of 71, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Deborah. Father of Bryan, Kimberly, Kevin (Julie), Jessica (Aaron) Mould and Tracey (Peter) Sischo. Brother of Mike, Jim (Puri), Rick (Terri) and Kathy Schulz. Dear grandfather of Brandon, Ashley and Devon. Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and countless number of friends. Jerry served in the Navy for Our Country. Was active at local government meetings (Racine) and with the Real School. Worked at Caterpillar and with the US Postal Service. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and duck hunting. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kathryn Bylow and the staff of Froedtert Hospital for their kind care they took with Jerry. We also want to thank Heartland Hospice for the care they gave him on his journey home. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 5-8PM and on Tues. from 10-10:45am. Interment: Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. (Leaving from the from funeral home in procession at 11AM for a noon burial).

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Otzelberger

14 Entries

Diana Otzelberger

September 17, 2012

I meet you 54 years ago. You gave me two wonderful boys. I know we will meet again, God be with you.

Bryan Otzelberger

September 16, 2012

"My Happiness Bank Account"
At times I have been asked why I always have a smile on my face.
I'll try to explain; Happiness is something you decide ahead of time.
Whether I'm happy or not doesn't depend on how my life is arranged... its how I arrange my life and I've already decided I like it.
It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up.
I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or I can get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.
Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes are ope, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away just for this time in my life.
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from it what you've put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank of YOUR memories!
Thank you for your part in filling my memory bank :)

This is a message my Dad wanted to share.
I would like to say from the bottom of my heart Thank You all for your prayers and sympathy.
Bryan ( son )

September 12, 2012

RIP Jerry. Condolences to the family. I worked with Jerry at the Downtown Post office for many years.

Janet Olson, Glen Ellen,CA.

Jessica Mould

September 12, 2012

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Jessica Lynn Mould

September 12, 2012

Thank you for being there for Aaron and I during some of our hardest and more exciting times of our lives. I know that I will always remember that 2 1/2 hour talks we had at the hospital. I will never forget those.. or that you remembered everything that was going on with Aaron and I when you should have been concerned with yourself. Thank you Jerry for being there.. you are in our hearts.

Don Radomski

September 11, 2012

Many good memories, thanks.

Your old buddy.

Jordyn S.

September 11, 2012

In loving memory of such a great man. Jerry will forever be in my heart.

Gerry Ann Williams

September 10, 2012

May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort and strength during this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Tracey Sischo

September 10, 2012

I love you.

Gerry Ann Williams

September 10, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Diane Glass

September 10, 2012

Kathy,
Deepest sympathy to you & your family. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Stay strong.

September 10, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to our lifelong friend. The courage, fight & the compassion & support he showed us while my mother (mother-in-law) was fighting the same battle, will forever remain with us.Gone, but not forgotten, Jerry will always be in our Hearts.
Delores & Jim Krajewski, Greenfield, WI

Heike Kozlik (Metzger)

September 9, 2012

Bryan,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and strength within yourself to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jonathon Bondeson

September 9, 2012

A great man who looked out for everyone around him. Stern yet extremely Loving. Great Friend and Father figure. Shared his Life and Knowledge to everyone who asked for his help. Generous in his love and help for others. God Bless Him and Keep Him. Jerry You are/will be Missed. Love Always!

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