Gerald W. Rosenberg

Gerald “Jerry” W. Rosenberg, 84, of Fond du Lac, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Hospice Home of Hope.

He was born on June 15, 1937, in Milwaukee, the son of Hilbert and Grace Wetzel Rosenberg.  The family moved to Brandon, Wisconsin when Jerry was 9 years old.  Jerry graduated from Brandon High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, and was stationed at Fort Meade, MD.  Jerry was drafted in 1960 and was discharged in 1962.  On September 14, 1963, he married Gayle M. Helsdon, in Blanchardville, WI.

Jerry worked at Mercury Marine for 35 years.  He was a member of Holy Family Parish.  In his free time, Jerry enjoyed fishing, building things, taking trips to Mexico, walking, spending time with his family and socializing with his neighbors.

Jerry is survived by his wife Gayle Rosenberg of Fond du Lac, his daughters: Susan (Steven) Moore of Oshkosh, Mary (Roy) Shrock of Brandon and Melissa Hendricks of Van Dyne; three grandsons: Taylor Moore, Jonathan Moore and Hunter (Mariah) Hendricks; and his sister Kathy.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

VISITATION: The family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church of Holy Family Parish, 200 South Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac.

SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church.  Trier-Puddy American Legion Post 75 will conduct Military Services at Church.

The family would like to thank SSM Hospice Home Care and Hospice Home of Hope staff for the compassion and care given to Jerry and family.

Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, on-line guestbook can be found at www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420