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Gerald Wunderlich Obituary
Gerald Carl Wunderlich, formerly of Greenville, WI and Cloquet, MN, aged 76, was taken home on February 10, 2016 due to a tragic accident that took place in Goodyear, AZ.
Jerry was a devoted husband to his wife Sherry. They recently traveled to Norway to celebrate Sherry's 75th birthday. Family was important to him bringing them on multiple project assignments. He loved doing his grandpa duties with the grandkids keeping up to date with their activities and teaching them to fish, golf, and enjoy fireworks.
He took God's word seriously loving his neighbor by adopting and caring for his golfing buddies Bobby Behr and Arnie Johnson. Jerry was a member of Life in Christ Lutheran Church. He loved to cook and entertain his friends after a day on the links. Jerry was an avid sports fan and NFL team owner. He could talk about the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and NASCAR with anyone. He loved working for Oscar Boldt Construction back in Wisconsin and Minnesota, but was fortunate to retire early and enjoy the warmth of Arizona. He had many hobbies including fishing, gardening, feeding wildlife, and putting on the most awesome Christmas displays.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sherry; sons Craig (Donna) Wunderlich of Greenville, WI and Ross (Elizabeth) Wunderlich of Rapid City, SD; daughter Stacy Ostoff of Duluth, MN; daughter in law Lorraine Mickelson of Barnum, MN; sisters Lynn (Tom) Sexton of Elcho, WI and Kristine Wunderlich of Menasha, WI; brothers James (Nancy) Wunderlich of Greenville, WI, Ted Wunderlich of Medina, WI, Mark (Connie) Wunderlich of Appleton, WI, and Neal (Debbie) Wunderlich of Chanhasen, MN; seven grandchildren, Angie Iverson and fiancé Justin White, Adam (Melissa) Iverson, Alex Wunderlich, Luke (Kate) Wunderlich, Andrew Wunderlich, Austin Ostoff, Reece Parks; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan Iverson, Aiden Iverson, and Nora Wunderlich. In addition, Sherry's sons Tim Heil and Jerry Heil from West Des Moines, Iowa. Additional grandchildren Mallory Heil, Riley Heil, Marleigh Heil, and Holly Heil.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlye and Elmyra Wunderlich; brother Lee and his wife Carmen Wunderlich and sister-in-law Sandy (Ted) Wunderlich.
A celebration of life service was held February 13, 2016 at Life in Christ Lutheran Church, 14802 N 75th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85381. Memorials may be sent to Life in Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Another celebration of life open house gathering will take place March 5, 2016 at the Grand View Golf Course located at 135 John Street, Hortonville, Wisconsin from 1-5 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Wunderlich
February 28, 2016
CRAIG, so sorry for the lose of your father. REMEMBER the great fishing trips... He was a great friend... Mick Hiltunen
Susan Hietpas
February 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are to Jerry's wife and family, my brother-in-law Ted and the extended Wunderlich family.
Karl and Judy Korth
February 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and Nancy and Ted and the rest of the family, so sorry to here about your brother.
Paul and Carie Hartwig
February 18, 2016
To the family of Jerry Wunderlich
We would like to express our sympathy for
your loss. Jerry was a close friend and
neighbor.
Honey & Terry Garvey
February 18, 2016
Jim & Nancy, Craig & Donna and Bruce & Carol, we were so sorry to hear of your brother, Dad & uncle's passing - our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Katie Hietpas
February 18, 2016
Craig, Donna, Adam, Mel, Aiden, Angie, Justin, Morgan and Alex - our thoughts and prayers to you all, and the rest of the Wunderlich family. Keeping you close in my heart. Love you! Terry & Katie
John/Janet Brownson
February 17, 2016
Ted, sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Gerald, sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Bill and Sally Wunderlich
February 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
February 17, 2016
So sorry to here, our prayers are with you.
Dick. And Pat Haase
sherrie eichinger
February 17, 2016
Just read your fathers,obit. Just wanted to say sorry for your loss, prayers, and condolences to you, and Donna, and the rest of your family.
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