Gerald Gage
Gerald “Jerry” L. Gage, 95, of Marathon, passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, surrounded by family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born in Marathon to the late Vincent and Alvera (Schmidlkofer) Gage on January 14, 1929. Jerry attended Marathon High School and The Technical Inst. He married Janice Baumann on April 15, 1967, at St. Mary’s Church, Marathon.
Jerry worked for A& P Company and retired from Green Bay Packaging, where he was a machine operator. He was a volunteer on the fire department for 46 years and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. In his free time Jerry enjoyed ice fishing, bowling, playing cards, and caring for his vegetable garden.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; children: Patrick (Cathy), Connie (Ryan) Berdal, Russell (Corissa) and Jason (Kristi); eight grandchildren: Sharon (Aaron) Ruff, Denise (Jordan) Hall, Jacob and McKenna Berdal, Skylar, Sierra and Jaron Gage, and Parker Gage; five great-grandchildren: Roman and Rudy Ruff and Tristan, Eliza and Mina Hall; two brothers: Robert and Vincent (Ellie); and inlaws: Dennis (Gail), Lawrence (Elaine), Floyd (Sandee), Lloyd (Joanie) Baumann and Sandy (Doug) Borchardt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Alvera; and three sisters: Eileen, Janet and Eunice (Dan) Whiteley.
The Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presiding. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 20, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church and continue at 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of service. Thursday evening will conclude with a service by the American Legion. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion Alois Dreikosen Post #469.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Father Diermeier and to the Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services Team for the care and support to Jerry and the family.
A family memorial fund will be established. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
