NEW BERLIN – Jerry Staehler, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

A lifelong Wisconsin resident, he was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1939, to Marvin and Rose (nee Schlaefer) Staehler. Jerry graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1957 and UWM in 1963. He spent the majority of his professional life in sales working for Walker Forge in Racine. Jerry was an avid sports  fan who enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia especially of the Badgers, Milwaukee Braves, Brewers, and Packers. He also enjoyed reading, playing golf, boating, gardening and volunteering for the Tichigan Lake Lions Club.

He will be most remembered for his infectious smile and positive attitude.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Madeline (nee Buckley); his sons, David (Uma) and John (Michelle); his sisters, Joan Horngren and Carol (Mike) Kiekow; sisters-in-law Mina Staehler, Kathy Staehler, Mary (Bill) Whitney, and Margaret (John) Roever; brothers-in-law Michael Buckley and John (Patricia) Buckley; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Don.

Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (305 South First Street, Waterford, WI 53185) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 , for a visitation from 4-6 pm with a celebration of Jerry's life and memorial mass to follow at 6 pm with Rev. Ed Tlucek officiating.

A very heartfelt thanks to Kristin Schmitz for her assistance to the family the past seven years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Milwaukee VA Fisher House.

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (305 South First Street Waterford, WI 53185) on Tuesday, AUGUST 9, 2022 , for a visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The celebration of Jerry's life and Memorial Mass will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Tlucek officiating.