Gerald E Engbring
July 11, 1937 - March 16, 2019
Obituary
MONONA-Gerald E. “Jerry” Engbring, age 81, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1937, in Milwaukee, the son of Elmer and Irene (Marcinski) Engbring. Jerry grew up in Fond du Lac, and after graduating from high school, his family moved to Madison. He was united in marriage to Patricia Burdick on July 11, 1959, and they were blessed with six children. Jerry owned Jerry Engbring Texaco Service Station, just off the “Old Beltline”. He then opened Jerry’s Camping Center, where he proudly worked with his children to provide decades of service. Jerry was a charter member of ICCC (International Coleman Collectors Club) and a member of AA for over 50 years. He enjoyed traveling, both with family and the Hi-Way Loafers, and was an avid collector and restorer of Coleman Lanterns. Jerry was also a passionate fan of Badgers Hockey, the Packers and the Brewers. Jerry’s personality and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all, but especially by his wife, Patricia; sons, David (Michele Sippola) Engbring, Daniel (Anne) Engbring, Douglas (Sheila Murray) Engbring and Darren (Heidi) Engbring; daughter, Dawn (Ryan Raab) Engbring; grandchildren, Megan (Mark) Eckstein, Erin Engbring, Kelly (Brad) Pastika, Adam Engbring, Nora Engbring and Elliott Engbring; brother, Ralph Engbring; and sister-in-law, Doris Burdick. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Virginia E. Engbring; brother-in-law, Tom Burdick; and sister-in-law, Lydia Engbring. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2019 and also from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, with a luncheon to follow at 12 Noon, at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Marian Hall, 5101 Schofield St., Monona. Memorials may be made to the family, and will be distributed to Jerry’s favorite charities. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Mar 21, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Mar 22, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Mar 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Bruce Waddell
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Rest in peace Jerry.
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Steve Potter
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Jerry was my friend. When you are Jerry's friend he will do anything for you and you will do anything for him. He loved collecting Coleman, but he loved collecting Coleman people even more. I will always remember sitting by the woodstove in the garage listening to Jerry's stories. Rest in Peace.
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Sue Manzke
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Boy, this leaves a huge hole in my heart!!! Even though we didn't see each other real often...the times we did visit were totally memorable. What a great guy!! I know that family of his will miss him terribly!! Rest in peace cousin...love you!!
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Laurie Jones
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I used to babysit Jerry’s boys back in the early 70’s. (Pat said I was more of a referee than a babysitter.) Jerry was a nice man. My condolences to the Engbring family. Laurie Jones
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Ted Pittman
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Farewell my friend , may God's peace find all your family and friends that you created over the many years of being an outdoor enthusiast and Coleman ambassador. I'll miss your support and encouragement, Farewell my friend until we meet again.
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Henry Plews
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I don't think there are many folk in the U.K. who got the chance to meet Jerry, I was one of the lucky ones who did get that chance. Truly, a wonderful, generous guy who left me with very fond memories of my visit the U.S. My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace.
Henry.