Jerome “Jerry” Henry Kohlhagen, 69, of Sheboygan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday,
March 18, 2019, after a tragic accident.
Jerry was born on July 30, 1949, in Sheboygan, to Norman and Wilma (Bartz) Kohlhagen. He
was a 1967 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. Jerry served his country in the United
States Army as a Specialist Four, from May 1, 1969 – April 24, 1971, then served in the
Reserves until April 15, 1975. On December 3, 1971, Jerry married Vickie Welcher. Jerry was
employed as general laborer for Tecumseh and Toro.
Jerry was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Sheboygan, where he enjoyed being a
member of the set up team. Jerry was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan and enjoyed doing yard
work. Jerry was a people person and loved visiting and making people laugh.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Vickie; daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Strausser; two granddaughters,
Callynn, and Karissa; mother, Wilma Kohlhagen; two brothers, Jeff (Lori Verhage) Kohlhagen,
and James (Nancy Pilz) Kohlhagen; three brothers-in-law, Frank (Diane) Welcher, Rick (Bea)
Welcher, and Dennis (Kay) Welcher; and his beloved cat, Hilde. He is further survived by
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Norman Kohlhagen; and parents-in-law, Frank and
Mary Welcher.
A time of visitation to celebrate Jerry's life will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 2-6pm at
the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls. Military Honors will conclude the time of
visitation at 6pm.
A memorial fund is being established in his name.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth
Fire and Rescue, and the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department for all their help.
For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com.
The Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Kohlhagen family
with arrangements.
