Jerry Max Klema
February 01, 1940 - July 14, 2020
Obituary
MCFARLAND - Jerry M. Klema, age 80, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Feb. 1, 1940, in Mineral Point, the son of Lloyd Klema and Phyllis Weinbrenner.
Jerry graduated from Mineral Point High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Kay Cunningham on May 18, 1974, at The Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. Jerry worked as a truck driver for various redi-mix companies retiring September of 2003 from Wingra. He was a past commander of American Legion Post No. 534. Jerry loved old cars and enjoyed driving with the Madison Vintage Auto Club. He loved being with friends and telling jokes. He was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. He adored his grandchildren and spending time with them.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Janet (Erik) Anderson; grandchildren, Miles and Aria; sister, Mavis Hathaway; brother, Eldon (Pat) Yanna; sister-in-law, Ardith Carroll; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepfather, Arthur Yanna; brothers, Virgil Klema and Edwin (Elaine) Klema; and several in-laws and friends.
A private service will be held. There will be an outdoor visitation at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions only 25 people will be allowed out of their vehicle at one time. Military Honors will be done at a private burial service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Sun Jul 19, 2020 @ 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Deb
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I feel very fortunate to have four uncles that were all fun and caring. Uncle Jerry always had a good joke to tell. He was kind and had a contagious smile. I will always remember Jerry and Kay stopping by the house with the convertible when out for a drive. One time they pulled in the driveway just in time to see a couple of fawns in the backyard. I always enjoyed his phone calls. It was wonderful that he would reach out. He will be dearly missed and I imagine he and his brother Ed will be together causing chaos again!
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Dale Sankey
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Wonderful man,I really enjoyed him.Peace and comfort for the family
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Margie Bausch
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Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sorry I missed going on one of your "road trips". I'll call when things settle down for you. Margie Bausch
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rosalie r may
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Brokenhearted to read in WSJ Jerry passed away. He was a precious friend of mine since I met my husband, Dick, in 1963 and long before that with Dick. We shared many joys and sorrows with him and Kay over the years. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched. He was a special , kind, gentle, fun loving guy, who always was there for you. Rosalie R, May
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Jim Wickert
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I'm sorry for your loss, Kay.
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Bob & Barb Brown
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So sorry for your loss Kay, as you know Bob & I were great friends of his for years. He will be truly missed.
Barb Brown