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Gerald "Jerry" Buhnerkempe
July 4, 1941 - Dec. 22, 2021
KENOSHA - Gerald "Jerry" Buhnerkempe, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Froedtert in Kenosha. Sadly, his wife, Janine "Jan" (Ciotti) Buhnerkempe, age 66, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Froedtert in Kenosha.
Born on July 4, 1941 in Evanston, IL, he was the son of George and Ann (Osiaczyk) Buhnerkempe. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Air Force.
On July 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to Janine Ciotti at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church.
Jerry and Jan met while caring for the elderly at Zion Nursing Home. Jerry also enjoyed his work as a chemist at Eastman Kodak.
Outdoor activities like hunting and shooting type sports were what Jerry liked to do for fun. He was involved with the NRA and taught hunter safety courses as a member of the Southport Gun Club. Jerry was also an avid Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Gerald is survived by his brother, Michael Buhnerkempe; his sisters in-law, Judy Werneski, Teresa (Robert) Matthews, Rosalie Buhnerkempe; his brothers-in-law, George (Michelle) Ciotti, Jeff (Robin) Ciotti.
In addition to his wife, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Thomas Buhnerkempe.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorial remembrances made in Gerald's name to Safe Harbor Humane Society, 7811 60th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142 would be appreciated.
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Susan and Michael Puett
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