Gerald Griesbach

Gerald E. Griesbach - “Jerry” - Age 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at home. Jerry was born on Oct. 1, 1941., to Peter and Mary (Sanderfoot) Griesbach. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bushnell. On June 13, 1964, he was united in marriage to Maria Ramirez. Jerry worked hard all his life and he and Maria fulfilled their dream of starting their own machine shop in Kaukauna named G&G Machine. Jerry had many passions with some of his favorites being snowmobiling, and motorcycling with friends and making maple syrup with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years: Maria; four children: Debbie Griesbach, Nancy (Mark) Stumpf, Randy (Isabelle) Griesbach, and Sandy (Robby) VanHandel; grandchildren: Rachel Greiner, Melissa (Eric) Fischer, Desiree (Bryan) Sochacki, Bo (Ellen) Stumpf, Mason (Danah) Stumpf, Alayna (Jake) Verhagen, Lydia Stumpf, Josh (Nikki) Griesbach, Cayden (Charlane) Griesbach, Teaka (Nate) Pozolinski, Ilianah, Mia, Christiano, Amaiah, and Mailynn Griesbach, Parker (Abby) VanHandel, Kyle VanHandel, and Vanessa VanHandel; 14 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way; his sister: LaVerne Stein; Maria’s family, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and 11 of his siblings. The funeral mass for Jerry was held on July 1 at St Katherine Drexel, St Mary Church, Kaukauna. For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. The family would like to thank Angie and Ida from Theda Care Hospice, and his special caregivers; Alicia, Noemi, Maddie and Jada.

VERKUILEN VAN DEURZEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr, Kaukauna, 920-766-2099, www.verkuilenfh.com