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Gerald L. "Jerry" Gregory

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Gerald Gregory Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2009.

RACINE - Gerald L. 'Jerry' Gregory, 69, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on Monday, December 14, 2009. Jerry was born in Mauston on October 4, 1940, to the late Herbert and Emma (nee: Rose) Gregory. He had lived in Racine for most of his life. On April 8, 1961, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Judith L. Kristopeit. Jerry was employed by Racine Steel Castings for nearly 40 years, until the plant closed in 2002. Among his interests, Jerry had a great appreciation for the outdoors…camping, fishing, and hunting; enjoyed trying his luck at the casino; and was a former Green Bay Packer fan; and for the past year, a Minnesota Viking fan. Above all, Jerry loved nothing more than being in the surroundings of his entire family and absolutely adored his grandchildren. Surviving are his loving wife, Judy; their children, Julie Kroll of New London, James (Lynn) Gregory of Green Bay, and Joel (Holly) Gregory of Oconomowoc; grandchildren, Kaylyn, Emilianne (Ryan), Tim 'T.J.', Jonathan, Sarah, Kara, Hayden, Gracie Jo, Kaylen, and Harley; sisters, Lillian Heinkel and Eleanor (Palmer) Lau; brother, Robert Gregory; sisters- in-law, Lorraine Gregory, Sandra (Don) Liesner, and Debra Knotek; brother- in-law, Bruce Kristopeit; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Lester, Harold, John, and Richard Gregory; sisters, Vera Lofts and Joyce O'Braski; and by Judy's parents, Oscar and Olive Kristopeit. Funeral services celebrating Jerry's life will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 12 noon. In accordance with Jerry's wishes, cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. A special note of thanks to the entire staff of All Saints Dialysis West for your compassionate care and support; and to Jerry's dedicated friend, Bob Dye, for always being there when he needed you! DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

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December 10, 2024

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December 17, 2009

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David Ciborowski

December 10, 2024

I'm sure you and your bride, Judy, are watching some softball games and pulling some slots in the presence of our savior. Rest easy, Mr. Gregory.

Fran and Bill Mathias

December 17, 2009

Judy and family,we are sorry to hear about Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Fran and Bill Mathias

Jackie & Ron Eick

December 16, 2009

Judy, I was so sorry to hear and read about Jerry's passing. You and your family our in our prayers that God will help you during this time of your grief.
I'm sorry but we will be unable to attend,but will be thinking of you.
Your cousin Jackie and Ron Eick

Dave Ciborowski

December 16, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences go out to the Gregory family. I will keep you in my prayers.
I'll never forget when Jerry and Judy would come to all of our softball games in town and the tournament games they would travel to when we played in Medford! It was so nice to always hear Jerry cheering us on and I will NEVER forget that! Thank you for being one of our best fans over the years! R.I.P. Mr. Gregory