Gerald “Jerry” E. Wasielewski, 76, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at
Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee. Jerry was born March 31, 1943, in Batavia, NY, to the late
Edward S. and Eva V. (Smith) Wasielewski. He served his country in the United States Air Force from
1962 until 1965 and was stationed in Ramstein, Germany. On July 8, 1967, he married the former Carol
Ryll at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Batavia. Jerry was employed at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay,
retiring after 29 years in 2009. After spending time in Arizona and Colorado, he returned to Wisconsin in
2019. Jerry enjoyed spending time with family, with his cat (Mia) and at the casinos.
In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by three children, Michael (Michele) Wasielewski, Oconto
Falls, Deborah (Niel) Larsen, Kiel, and Meredith (Joseph) Pionke, Pickett; eight grandchildren, Anthony
Keyport, Kayla Larsen, Cassondra (Patrick) Leeport, Mikey Wasielewski, Marah Larsen, Craig Pionke,
Chris Wasielewski and Alyssa Pionke; five great-grandchildren, Candra, Chaelyn, Bodhi, Sariah, and
Helen.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and many beloved pets.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church (1439 S 12 St, Sheboygan, WI) with Fr. Paul Fliss as celebrant.
Friends are welcome to join the family in a celebration of life for Jerry on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at
Town and Country (W1943 County Road J, Sheboygan, WI) from 2-5 p.m. to share stories and remember
a life lived to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
