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Dr. Robert Gerald "Jerry" Sarsfield

Robert Sarsfield Obituary

Dr. Robert Gerald "Jerry" Sarsfield

April 13, 1951-May 13, 2022

Dr. Robert Gerald "Jerry" Sarsfield, 71, died at home on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on April 13, 1951, in Kentville, Nova Scotia to the late John Lawrence "Babe" and Catherine Sarsfield. Jerry married Chris Sarsfield (Coren) on December 1, 1984, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They were married for 33 years before her death in 2018.

In addition to his wife and parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Sarsfield and sister Kathryn Sarsfield. He is survived by his children, Michael (Rosa) Sarsfield of Cleveland, Ohio, Sam (Jessica Rousselow) Sarsfield of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Jill (Marco Bozzi) MacIntosh of Montreal, Quebec; grandchildren, Matteo and Arianna Bozzi and Colin Sarsfield; sister, Patricia (Bill Davidson) Miller of Port Williams, Nova Scotia; and niece/goddaughter, Colleen Miller of Calgary, Alberta.

Jerry, as he insisted his patients refer to him, was a brilliant vascular surgeon. After completing medical school at Dalhousie University in Halifax, his career spanned multiple locations across Canada before moving on to Waterloo, Iowa, then finally to Neenah, Wisconsin. There he remained the Medical Director of Wound Care for ThedaCare until his death.

Alongside his successful career in medicine, Jerry's greatest passion was auto racing. He was a licensed racing driver and owner of Team Sarsfield Racing, LLC. Jerry and his team competed in several different series over the years and were privileged enough to do so at some of

America's premier road racing circuits. Most notable was the time spent fielding the #29 Ford Mustang in the National Auto Sport Association (American Iron series), not only because of the successes the team shared, but most importantly because of the lifelong friendships made along the way.

Jerry also had a passion for travel, fine wine and Irish whiskey, Arturo Fuente cigars (which he smoked daily), big lavish dinners with those closest to him, and of course spending time with his family and grandkids. Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest and made a lasting connection with just about everyone he encountered. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, gifts, or a traditional ceremony, Jerry's wishes were for his family and friends to make a donation to a charity of their choosing – and perhaps, enjoy a great cigar.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on May 22, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Sarsfield

12 Entries

Lisa Hoger

May 20, 2024

Here we are.....2 years later. I can´t bring myself to delete the staff message he sent, praising me for great clinical decision making. Because his opinion mattered. He invested in us.

Margot

May 16, 2024

It´s been two years since the loss of this exceptional man. He is very much missed.

Dr.Kent Miller

May 16, 2024

Jerry was a competent and caring physician. He was a valued collage of mine. He wore an engaging smile for everyone. Our world is poorer without him in it. Kent D. Miller, DO, MMM, FAAIM, RETIRED. Green Valley, AZ

Petr Landau

May 23, 2022

Such sad news. Jerry was a great friend and a wonderful colleague. He excelled in both general and vascular surgery. I can attest to that personally as I got to assist him quite regularly when he first arrived in my hospital. He was an early successful adopter of using computers in medical practice, he designed his own program to boot. I had the privilege of delivering both his children. My only complaint is that the man did not know his own strength. The bear hug I got after each delivery nearly broke my ribs. Enjoy your eternal rest, Jerry, you have earned it.

Loyal Olsen

May 23, 2022

I was an X-ray student at covenant, and Jerry as he told me to call him always remembered me and greeted me with a smile and kind words.

I got in trouble once with one of the staff in X-ray because I greeted him by name in the hallway and they heard it But he had always insisted that I do so. That was over 15 years ago.

I´m sorry for the loss of a man who didn´t let his title get in the way of his humanity and the lessons he taught me.

Margot Clarke-Smith

May 23, 2022

Jerry was a brilliant person with the very best hugs in the world. Hi family, friends and the medical community will miss him and his wisdom greatly. He was my wonderful friend for over 50 years and I am going to miss our regular spirited discussions. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Jennifer Frank

May 23, 2022

Jerry was a joy to work with and a pleasure to know. What a gifted teacher and physician. My sympathies for your loss.

Lisa Hoger

May 22, 2022

It´s rare you see such humility from someone who was clearly an exceptional human being. He respected his work family, no matter what your role. He didn´t sweat the small stuff. Generous to a fault. Loved his pups. Loved his family. He will be missed.

Crystal Weyers

May 22, 2022

Best mentor and teacher I´ve had in wound are. And an even better friend. I enjoyed his stories, laughter, and jokes. He loved hard. I´ll miss him so very much.

Kent Miller, D.O.

May 22, 2022

Jerry was a good friend and a great colleague. I liked and respected him greatly. The world has less joy with Jerry's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

marilyn newman

May 22, 2022

My heart is just broken your dad and mom were such good friends. Your dad signed Ernie and my marriage license. I had sent your dad a note about Ernie dying last Nov. but I hope we can find some peace in knowing that they are all together having a good time. He will be missed.

Chris Floss @ Iowa Auto Rebuilders

May 22, 2022

So sorry to hear that Jerry has passed. We sure enjoyed helping him get his cars ready to race over the years. He had a great passion to do what he enjoyed in life. He will be missed.

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