MILWAUKEE - Gerald L. Zedler, originally of Milwaukee, escaped old age at 89 years old on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Gerry’s career in refrigeration began while in high school, working for his father’s business. He successfully pursued careers in the steam fitting, HVAC and electrical trades. As a young man, Gerry enjoyed canoeing Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and sailed across Lake Michigan at the age of 70.

Together with his father-in-law and former wife, Kathleen Schwalbe, he designed and hand-built a house for his family in Richfield, Wis. Gerry was an animal lover and spoke fondly of his childhood pets. His cat, Claude, and Sophie the dachshund, were Gerry’s companions in his old age. An all-around chuckly old fellow, his grandchildren and children alike enjoyed listening to his stories of adventure and family. He longed for his mother’s icebox cookies. He was a good friend and always willing to lend a hand.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ellen (nee Burdick) Zedler; and sister, Sandra Stuermer. Gerry is survived by his son Jeremiah (Donna) and grandchildren, Carolina, Lorenzo, Audrianna, Gabriella, Linn and Mateo of Kennesaw, Ga.; daughter, Jessica (Sandy) and grandchildren, Kaiu and Kate, of Oregon, Wis.; brother, Paul (Joy) of Town of Dunn, Wis.; and nieces, Susan, Sarah and Emily.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

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Gerald Lawrence Zedler

February 06, 1933 - June 19, 2022

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