Gerald Buehler

Gerald (Jerry) Buehler of Fish Creek, WI met his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ when he passed away on July 12th at Charter Living of Hasmer Lake in Jackson, WI.

He was born on March 30, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Harold and Ethyl (Sarow) Buehler. After graduating from North Division High School in Milwaukee, he attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee receiving a BS degree in education (1959) and a MS degree in Curriculum and Supervision (1965). Gerald taught for 25 years in Milwaukee, Burlington, and Fredonia. In Burlington he was an elementary school principal for 11 years as well. He also served in the Army reserve for several years.

On June 25, 1960, Jerry married the love of his life Jeanette J. Johnson from Door County whom he met at Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship at UW-Milwaukee.

Gerald enjoyed reading, gardening, family activities, and traveling. He loved being involved in the Lord's work in all aspects including music, teaching, ushering, visitation and the responsibilities of being a deacon. He loved people from babies through senior citizens, but he especially loved his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ and worshipping and fellowshipping with God's people.

Jerry is survived by sons Paul Buehler (Jennifer), Todd Buehler, (Joy), and Grandchildren Elena Buehler, John Buehler (Cora), Faith Buehler, and Sofia Buehler. In law, Sandy Buehler. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Rose, Robert, Debra (Stu), Sheryl, Jim, Dave (Ann), Andy (Ruth), Judy (Warren), Darrel (Tamara), (Patty), Laurie (Danny) and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his spouse (Jeanettte) his parents, Harold and Ethyl Buehler, his brothers, Robert and Donny, sister in laws, Myrtle (Frank) Clark, Bernice (Bud) Kutschenreuter and Virginia (Jim) Kaczmarek; and nephews, Jathia Clark and Dane Kaczmarek. Also his beloved in-laws, Anna and William Johnson.

A celebration of life for Jerry will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Port Washington on August 9th with a 10:00 am visitation followed by a service at 11:00 and a luncheon following.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your church.

We are grateful to the wonderful staff of Charter Sr. Living/Hasmer Lake including, Nicole, Olga, Anna, T, and the rest of his caregivers. Also to the entire team from Allay Hospice, we are so grateful that you took the time to get to know Dad so well and cared for and loved him. Special thanks to Lynn, Chaplain Elizabeth, and everyone at Allay.

Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Jerry may be shared with his family through the tribute page at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.

The burial will be at Blossomberg Cemetery in Peninsula State park in Fish Creek, WI on Monday July 21st at 1:00.

The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family.