Jerry Dean Sumwalt

STOUGHTON/MCFARLAND-Jerry Sumwalt, age 67, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at UW Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 28, 1949, in Richland Center, the son of Kenneth and Marguerite Sumwalt. He married Helen Esser on Feb. 7, 1970, at St. Anthony Church in Highland. Jerry graduated from Verona High School in 1967 and from MATC in 1969. He worked for the Department of Workforce Development for 41 years. Jerry was an avid sports fan of the Packers, Badgers and Brewers and he loved bowling (he even bowled a 300), golfing and softball. He also enjoyed day trips, gardening and helping others in any way he could and volunteering at the Stoughton Opera House. He was a member of Saint Ann Catholic Parish. Last, but most important, Jerry was a loving husband, father, brother and papa. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Stoughton; daughter, Cynthia Poole of Stoughton; grandchild, Quinn of Stoughton; siblings, Shirley Noyce of Sun Prairie, Robert (Shari) Sumwalt of Wales, Mass., Kenneth Sumwalt Jr. of Tecumseh, Okla., Carol Little of New Glarus and Terry (Debby) Sumwalt of Stoughton; mother-in-law, Milly Esser; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Dille; brother-in-law, Ronald Noyce; father-in-law, Joe Esser; and niece, Rhonda Smith. A Mass will be held at SAINT ANN CATHOLIC PARISH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. A lunch will follow the Mass. Burial will take place at Saint Ann Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hall and the B6/6 nurses for all the care and support received. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St. (608)873-4590