- Gerald E. Vils, Kaukauna, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute. He was born November 12, 1914, in Biramwood, WI, to the late Christian and Ella (Baird) Vils. Jerry lived in Kaukauna since 1922, attending St. Mary's Grade School and graduating from Kaukauna High School in 1934. He also attended Lake Forest College. Jerry worked at Thilmany Pulp & Paper for 41 years, retiring in 1977. Jerry's life-long passions were: spending time at his cottage on Lake Winnebago, hunting, fishing, all ball sports, gardening, providing all his friends and neighbors with fresh vegetables, and spending time with his family. Jerry was a life-long member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kaukauna. He was also a member of the Ox Bow Sportman's Club, Knights of Columbus, Thilmany Quarter Century Club, Kaukauna Alumni Association, Rod & Gun Club, Elks, and was inducted into the KHS Hall of Fame.
He is survived by two daughters: Darlene "Dar" (Dan) Arndt, Kaukauna; Susan (Tim) Landreman, Fremont; two daughters-in-law: Jeanette Vils, Sobieski; Judi Vils, Scandinavia; a son-in-law, Jay Biersteker, Darboy; a sister, Lillian Niesz, Kaukauna, a sister-in-law, Racquel Vils, LA, California; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Margaret (Hoehne), his children: Raymond and Richard Vils, and Kristine Biersteker; his parents, five brothers: Leo, William, Raymond, George, and Ken; three sisters: Alyce Trettin, Blanch, and Edith; brothers-in-law: Herb Trettin and John Niesz; sisters-in-law: Stella and Fran.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH at ST. MARY SITE, 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received directly at church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
A special thanks to Mary & Todd Roovers and their family and Tom & Tess Roberts. They have given so much unconditional love and support to Jerry and his family.
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1914 - 2010 (95 years)
Education - High School
