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Jerome Tischendorf Obituary
Jerome L. Tischendorf, "Tisch", age 70, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 2, 2015, at his residence at Big Musky Resort in Hayward, WI.
A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post #9.
Jerry was born on a cool morning, October 12th, 1944, to Gustav and Bernice (Bray) Tischendorf in Arpin, WI. He attended Arpin and Meadowbrook grade schools. Jerry worked on the Bulgrin and Tomfohrde farms while he went to high school in Auburndale. In high school, he was very active in athletics but didn't care much about the classroom! He participated on the State Baseball Championship team of 1960. He was scheduled to be inducted into the Marshfield Area Baseball Hall of Fame on August 8, 2015 and was looking forward to this honor.
After graduation in 1962, Jerry served in the U.S. Navy as a fire control technician on the U.S.S. Hornet until his honorable discharge in August of 1965.
He married Nancy L. Tesser in October 1966, which ended in divorce. He later married Jackalyn Aughey in the Bahamas in January 1998.
He was employed at the Port Edwards paper mill as a pipefitter, various companies, from September 1965 until retirement in May 2005, after nearly 40 years of service.
Tisch enjoyed the outdoors, people and traveling. He was an avid fisherman, especially fishing 'The Big Chip". In 1969, he was awarded "Fisherman of the Week" in Hayward, catching a 29+ pound, 47.5 inch musky and still proudly displays the mount today.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie, his two daughters; Wendy (James) Eron, and Tracy Tischendorf, his sister Loretta (James) Follen, stepson Mark (Pauline) Bires, stepdaughter Amy (Jeff) Coulthurst and grandchildren: Nicole, Kalie and Taylor Bires, Roger Rakovec, Rachel Eron and Maxwell Coulthurst and four great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by an infant brother, Ronald, and his parents.
Online condolences may be expressed at www. taylorfuneralhome.net
This obituary was prewritten by Tisch himself. Remember - Enjoy life one day at a time and God Bless You All.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Tischendorf
August 12, 2015
I only wish i could have been their for you, Jerry always will be with me. I'll always remember his smile and laugh, and would be their if someone needed a hand, no questions needed.
Even though i only knew him for 5 years, it felt like a lifetime. I'll miss him.
Robert A Jansen Sr.
Lamers Bus Lines Driver.
JoAnn and George Heller
August 10, 2015
Jackie so sorry to hear of Jerry's Passing. Will miss that big smile,he always had! Hugs to you always!
John "Johno" Olesczuk
August 9, 2015
Sorry to hear about you loss of Jerry. Please remember the great time that you and Jerry had at Big Musky. There are memories you'll always treasure.
Laurie and Dale Scheunemann
August 8, 2015
Jerry you will be deeply missed, and our prayers for Jackie, family,and friends, may the good Lord give you all comfort and strength to move forward in this time of loss. may God Bless You,
Peg Landerman
August 7, 2015
Dear Jackie so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Hugs to you
Peter and Mary Joling, Marian Arnold
August 7, 2015
Dear Family, God bless you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 7, 2015
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all the memories during this very difficult time.
Eleanor Schroer
butch and teri jazdzewski
August 6, 2015
We will miss you Tisch, could not ask for a better neighbor, we loved spending time with you and Jackie, rest in peace, love always
Mary Jo Dougherty
August 6, 2015
My deepest sympathy to your family. May you find comfort in all the years of memories and know he (and Michael) are watching over all of us.
Chris Mattheis
August 6, 2015
I remember many great time playing softball at Vesper and the beer and joking around afterward. He will be missed.
Carol Sheley
August 5, 2015
Jackie, I was so shocked to read this. Such a wonderful person Tisch was and have a lot of great memories of you and him in the Lake Camelot neighborhood. My condolences to you and the family.
Kim Oleson
August 5, 2015
Jackie I am so sorry for your loss, Tish was a great man and I am happy I got to know him.
Margo Austreng
August 5, 2015
Jackie - such a shock to read this in the newspaper. Guess Tisch & Glenn will be "driving" to the big saloon in the sky as they did years ago.
Don & Sally Furo
August 5, 2015
To Tisch's family, So sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Don went to high school with him and also worked with him at Port Edwards paper mill. Alot of good times and great memories.
August 5, 2015
Wendy, Jim and Rachel -- Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Thinking of you! ~ Duane and Beth Jagodzinski
August 5, 2015
my condolences to Tisch's family. I'm sure he will be missed immensely. Always had a smile or a smirk on his face and you never knew when he would pull a fast one on you. Good bye Tisch and may God look over your family. RIP
August 5, 2015
This is a man who enjoyed every moment of his life. I know your family will miss him terribly. I'm praying for comfort for all of you.
Pam Tesser Mortensen
Denise Stewart
August 5, 2015
Jackie, So sorry to hear of Tish's passing. I know you loved him so very much! A big hug to you.
Shelley Lussmyer
August 5, 2015
Dear Jackie and family, we are so saddened by the death of Tisch! Everyday I walk past your old place and think of you both. He was such a great guy. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 5, 2015
We had many good times together.
Howie & Carol Kohls
Tom & Caryn Eron
August 5, 2015
Our condolences go out to you Wendy and family. It's always hard to lose a loved one but he is in a better place with the Lord.
August 5, 2015
Oh Tisch...so sad to be reading this first thing in the morning. This guy was about as full of "it" as it comes!! Another Port mill angel has blessed heaven. RIP Toushy!!
Mitch & Shirley Zimmerman
August 4, 2015
Always enjoyed times spent with Tisch, both in the mill and away from the mill. He will be missed and fondly remembered. May God bless him. R.I.P. Tisch
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