Wickesberg, Gerald

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• Obituary: Aft 4 Jan 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Wickesberg, Gerald "Jerry" W. Gerald "Jerry" W. Wickesberg, also known as "Babe" or "Wick", of Kaukaun a, age 70, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2005 at home with his lovi ng family by his side. Jerry was born October 17, 1934 in Appleto n, WI to the late Launce and Viola (Grunwaldt) Wickesberg. Jerry was a 19 52 graduate of Seymour High School and was raised in Black Creek, WI. On M ay 5, 1956 Jerry married Sandy Borg at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaukaun a. Jerry served his country and is an Army Veteran. He retired from Applet on Papers in 1996 after 43 years of service. Jerry enjoyed playing card s, especially cribbage, and enjoyed doing yard work. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaukauna, the AARP and Applet on Papers Quarter Century Club. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sandy (Borg), Kaukauna; their child ren: David (Shari) Wickesberg and their three sons: Launce, Matthew and Jo nah, Menasha; Michele Johnston and her two daughters: Jennifer and JoAnn a, Menasha; Brenda (Dan) Besteman and their son Scott and daughter, Sara h, Madison; Mark (Linda) Wickesberg (expected son arriving in April) of Me nasha; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Don (Marnna), Neenah; Bruce (Shirl ey) Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Joyce (Geral d) Huhn, Black Creek; and Janice (Robert) Waltman, El Paso, TX. He is furt her survived by his wife's family: Dennis (Joan) Borg, Kaukauna; Michael ( Judy) Borg, Appleton; Arthur (Mary Ellen) Borg, Little Chute; and numero us nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Kathryn Hoffma n-Wickesberg and his sister-in-law, Maribeth (Gary) Roehrborn. Jerry's service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday January 8, 2005 at Betha ny Lutheran Church, Kaukauna with Pastor Walter Steinbach officiating. Fri ends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2005, at Boet tcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna and after 9 a. m. on Saturday at the Church until the time of service. In lieu of flowe rs a memorial has been established in his name. Special thanks to Dr. Bar-lev, Dr. Danz and Hospice for the loving care th ey gave Jerry.
God saw he was getting tired And cure was not to be;
So he put His arms around him And whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer And saw him fade away;
Although we loved him dearly We couldn't make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest;
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best!

Gerald married Borg, Sandra J. (daughter of Borg, Arthur A. and O'Brien, Bernice) [Group Sheet]