Jerald L. "Jerry" Trowbridge

Jerald L. "Jerry" Trowbridge obituary, Waupaca, WI

Jerald L. "Jerry" Trowbridge

Jerald Trowbridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maple Crest Funeral Home Inc on Apr. 29, 2024.
Jerald "Jerry" Trowbridge, age 85, of Waupaca, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home with his family. Jerry was born in Park Falls, WI on February 6, 1939 to Lowell and Cecil (Stanford) Trowbridge. He married Kay Steinmetz on August 10, 1957. Jerry was a wonderful father and grandfather, who taught his family so much. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor activities.
He will be missed by his children: Deb and Steve (Corene "Corky") Trowbridge, two grandkids, Jonathan (Nicole) Benzow and Jennifer Benzow; great grandchildren – Christian, Alexus, Hailey, Trenton, Madison, Alec, Ariena, Jalynn, Jayden, Hunter, and Ryder; great-great-granddaughter: Autumn; brothers: Dennis "Denny" (Lynn); Ron (Patti); Lowell "Buckshot" (Sue); David (Sue); sisters: Beverly (Bob) Loofboro and Barbara (Jim) Plummer; brother-in-law, Carl "Sonny" Steinmetz and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Kay; his parents, brother, Dale and brother-in-law: Kenneth Steinmetz
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
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