Gerald R Flynn

December 15, 1939 - August 21, 2024

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OREGON - Gerald Raymond Flynn passed away at his home in Oregon, Wis., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. He was born on Dec. 15, 1939, on the Flynn Family Farm in Lyndon Station, Wis., to Charles and Minnie (Loper) Flynn.

Gerald graduated from Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Wis. After graduation he moved to Riverside, Calif., to stay with his sister, Zeta (Flynn) Roby, where he worked in the local jewelry store for six months before returning to Wisconsin. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958, where he served in the communications field.

Gerald married his wife, Sharon (Bass), on April 14,1962. Together they raised two daughters, Sandra (Flynn) Gonzalez and Debra (David Gundersen) Flynn. Gerald was employed at General Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring in 1993. He received a certificate from GTE for not missing a scheduled day of work during his entire 31 years of service.

Gerald enjoyed fishing in Canada and the local lakes near his home in Oregon. He took many trips to Colorado for elk hunting and enjoyed hunting at and around his family farm in Lyndon Station. He was always available to help family, friends and neighbors with handyman jobs and whatever they needed.

Gerald is survived by his daughter, Debra Sue (David Gundersen) Flynn; his grandchildren, Christopher, Monica and Sonia Gonzalez, Jennifer Wendt and Nicole (Chad) Klahn; great-grandchildren, Haven, Aeris, Isaac, Candelario, Xavier, Victoria, Maricela and Adalena; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Sharon; his brothers Eugene, Robert and Roger; sisters, Zeta (Flynn) Roby and Rita (Flynn) Riesebieter; and daughter, Sandra Gonzalez.

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

“She is waiting for me” said the man who died from a broken heart…

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Dorothy White

Other • 2 years ago

I'm so sorry to read about Dad/Grandpa's passing. We were neighbors for 30+ years. My husband drove truck for 20 of those years and Dad was always willing to help me with house things if something would go wrong. In the winter, he'd help me with the snow. I'd try to pay him and he'd just say make me some cookies. I'd always laugh at him when I'd talk him in July and he'd say I think it's suppose to snow tomorrow. So I'd make cookies. He never cared what kind. He and Mom would always be outside if the weather was nice. My prayers and sympathies are with you.

Norm