Matthew Thomas Gersmehl, 31, of Greenfield, passed away
unexpectedly, on January 3, 2018. He was
born May 28, 1986 to Walter and Diane (Van Rooy) Gersmehl in Sheboygan. Matt
was a graduate of South High School Class of 2004.
After completing training at the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center in Glynco, GA, Matt worked at General Mitchell International
Airport in Milwaukee as a Transportation Security Officer / Behavioral
Detection Officer. Matt was very proud
to be part of the TSA team that went to Miami on September 11, 2017 to help
with hurricane Irma relief efforts, and he also received recognition for his
outstanding performance at work. In his
free time Matt enjoyed gaming on the computer and with his video game systems. He was loving, caring and conscientious. His sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile
would light up a room, he is going to be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Matt is survived by his parents; Walter (Jane) Gersmehl and
Diane (Barry Hoak) Gersmehl, he was a champion to his two brothers, Michael and
John Gersmehl, by his grandmothers; Patricia Van Rooy and Marti Van Rooy, by
his aunts; Ann (Randy) Harden, Dawn (Paul) Bartell, and Tami Van Rooy,
girlfriend Brandy Sumner, he is further survived by cousins, other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by
his grandparents Robert and Cecelia Gersmehl, grandfather Thomas Van Rooy, and
aunts Cathy Hoitink and Phyllis Verstraate.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday,
January 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2720
Henry St., Sheboygan, with Fr. Paul Fliss officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the
family on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Ballhorn
Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8
th
St.
Sheboygan. And again on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 9:00 AM until the time
of mass at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in
Matt’s name.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for his
family www.ballhornchapels.com
