Jerry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at age 78. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Patricia, their children; Jeanne (Mike) Suminski, Kristine (Keith) Brightman, Thomas (Stephanie) Pfannenstiel and Daniel (Jennifer) Pfannenstiel and grandchildren that filled his heart with pure joy; Jack, Bennett, Maxwell, Ellen, Henry, Nathaniel and Lillian. Jerry is also survived by his brothers and sisters in law, William (Joan) Pfannenstiel and John (Coleen) Pfannenstiel. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Thomas.
Above all, Jerry loved his family. His kind and gentle spirit, welcoming soul, smile, hugs – love and laughter, will be missed by all.
In the words of his daughter Jeanne, “Through the heartbreak and tears from knowing we won’t see his smile, feel his hugs, hear his laugh as he enjoyed playing with the grandkids, tease him about his “shortcuts”, have the opportunity to appreciate his artistic abilities during a family game of Telestrations among many other things – what I feel most is lucky…lucky to have had such a great dad.”
We love you and will miss you so much.
Lesson – Don’t always think you’ll have another day.
Visitation at St. Leonard Catholic Church, W173S7743 Westwood Drive, Muskego, Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 PM. Private burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials appreciated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.