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Jerome Epping Obituary
Jerome J. Epping
Oct. 3, 1955 - Oct. 3, 2022
Jerome J. Epping, age 67, of Salem, WI died suddenly in a motorcycle vs car accident October 3, 2022. He was born in Burlington, WI on October 3, 1955. The son of Claude and Betty (Ketterhagen) Epping. On September 27, 1980, he was united in marriage to Colleen Sullivan. In 1980 he started Breezy Hill Nursery and has since been stewarding it. Jerry did everything with great excellence and had a sense of accomplishment in his work. He lived and led by his motto of work hard/play harder in everything he did while activating others potential. He found freedom and life while riding his Harley cross country. Cooking was a passion he loved to share with friends/family. Adored by his six grandkids and known as Papa Jer. Florida was one of his happy places where he would rest and recharge.
Survived by his wife Colleen. Mother, Betty. Loving Father to Bradd (Megan) Epping and Carli (Joseph) Schmaling. Grandfather to Trevin, Tyler and Teagan Epping, Averie, Elli, and Case Schmaling. Brother to Peggy (Alan) Briggs, Robert (Rena) Epping, Dennis (Julie) Epping, Richard (Lora) Epping and Donna (Shawn) McLafferty. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Epping.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Twin Lakes Country Club Red Barn Outdoor Pavilion, 1230 Legion Dr., Twin Lakes, WI on October 15, 2022, from 1:00PM until 4:00PM with a service at 4:00PM. Outdoor attire and Harley gear has been requested by the family to all that attend. Memorials may be made to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Treatment Clinic https://www.lombardifoundation.org or Allina Health Cancer Institute 225 Smith Ave., N. Suite 200 St., Paul, MN 55102.
Online condolences Haaselockwoodfhs.com. The Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Twin Lakes, WI is honored to assist the Epping Family.
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Daniel Losch
October 18, 2022
I first met Jerry at a family wedding in 1979. At that time, Jerry impressed me as the kind of person who would do just about anything to help someone in need. Over the years I saw that he lived his entire life doing just that.
We send our love to Colleen.
Dan & Terese Losch
Geoff and Lee DeTolve
October 16, 2022
We are so sorry to have heard the news of Jerry´s sudden and unexpected passing. Our hearts go out to Colleen and to your entire family. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers. We may reside in Colorado at this time, but be reassured that we are with you all in spirit and well wishes.
Geoff and Lee DeTolve
Petronella De Leeuw
October 15, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to you on this great loss. I will never forget working with Jerry and the rest of his great team. My thoughts are with you all. Especially Colleen.
May he rest in peace.
Petronella and Walt
Robert Stetter
October 11, 2022
The news of Jerry's passing is incredible crushing,
Jerry was a great friend and mentor to me,for so many great years together and I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Colleen,and the whole Epping family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry will be missed by many but never forgotten!
May peace be with you
Jerry always called me Bobby (like my family)
So Love and Peace
Bobby
Mary (Prause) Hawley
October 10, 2022
So sorry for your loss . . . sending condolences to your family. We'll never forget the week spent as kids on your family farm many years ago. Your Mom (Betty) watched us for a whole week when our own Mom had surgery. We were your neighbors, in the neighborhood between River's Edge Lodge/Joerdt's and Pine Oak Lodge/Lusia's. (Mary and Carol Prause). So sad to hear of Jerry's unexpected passing.
Mike Kelly
October 9, 2022
High character, high competence, high energy. An unfathomable loss. You will be missed Jerry!
Lee Pasek
October 9, 2022
My heart is so sad for your family today . Hopefully you have peace know he is with the Lord now and He will comfort you in the days ahead
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