Gerald Williams Sholts
September 23, 1946 - August 28, 2018
Obituary
OREGON/WINDSOR-Gerald W. “Jerry” Sholts, age 71, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. He was born on Sept. 23, 1946, in Stoughton, the son of William and Maxine (Olsen) Sholts. Jerry graduated from Oregon High School, Class of 1964. He was united in marriage to Loretta Bitterman on Sept. 14, 1969. Jerry and Loretta enjoyed traveling and had many wonderful years together before her death in 2014. He worked for Marshall Erdman and Associates for over 54 years. Jerry began his career working in the Virgin Islands, building a Peace Corp camp. He was very proud of all the projects that he helped create. It was through his hard work and dedication, that Jerry earned the title of President of Erdman Holdings. Jerry was considered a 5th sibling to the Erdman family. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, as well as hunting and fishing, or just simply being outdoors. Jerry continued this love, when he and Sandra would go RV’ing. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed woodworking; he could build anything. Jerry is survived by daughter, Julie (Roger) Frank; son, Jim Sholts; grandchildren, Jared and Jessica Sholts; his partner, Sandra Theiler and her 3 sons; siblings, Jacie (Paul) Smith, Janice (Bill “Moose”) Durkin, Jim R. (Teresa) Sholts, John (Linda) Sholts and Jeff (Laurie) Sholts; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Loretta. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Aug 31, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Sat Sep 1, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Sep 1, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Paul Clark
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Rest In peace Jerry. I will always remember you as a good friend We spent many years working together on projects and at the office. Jerry always loved the work we were doing. His dedication to Erdman was unrivaled. I have so many stories with him, most of which many people have heard repeatedly. I don’t believe ther was ever an encounter with Jerry where we didn’t part either laughing or smiling. You will always be missed, but never forgotten! Paul Clark
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Jean Brennan
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Jerry was a wonderful neighbor, clearing the snow off the driveway without a word. He loaned me his trailer when I was emptying Sully's shop. I am going to miss our visits when he was on the lawn mower. He always had a wonderful, humorous story to tell. Greet Sully for me when you get up there. Hugs to you and your family.
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JoAnn Bateson
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Many happy memories of working with Jerry. Will miss him. My sympathy to the family.
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Tammy Nelson
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Jim and Teresa and the entire family - Thinking of you during this difficult time. Such a hard thing to lose a loved one.
The Nelson Electric Crew, - David, Tammy, Jarrett and Rick
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JoAnn Hellenbrand
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I knew Jerry as I worked at Marshall Erdman for 25 years in the maintenance department. He was truly a fifth Erdman and will be missed. Sympathy to the family. Dick Hellenbrand