STOUGHTON-Gerald Gene “Jerry” Slusser, age 91, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, after a brief bout with cancer. He was born on June 18, 1930, the son of Jesse and Lydia (Brandt) Slusser, and grew up in Green Bay with his brother, Don.

Jerry’s love of sports was lifelong, and he excelled in football, basketball and tennis. In 1953, Jerry graduated from UW-Madison (economics) and married Theodora Mae Winchell. Together, they raised a daughter and son. In 1976, Jerry and Teddy moved to Arizona from Neenah, WI. His sales career included Hallmark Cards, Springbok and McKesson. After Teddy’s death, he moved back to Wisconsin and settled in Stoughton near his daughter. He was a lifelong Badgers and Packers fan. Foremost, Jerry was a dedicated loving husband, father and grandfather. We will dearly miss his love, optimism and strength.

Jerry is survived by daughter, Lesley Johnson (son-in-law, Terry Marshall), son, Judson Slusser (partner, Chuck Walworth), granddaughter, Hillary Johnson, friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Teddy (2010), brother, Don (2004) and half-sister, Katheryn (1995).

A celebration of life service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022. A private scattering of Jerry’s and Teddy’s ashes will occur in Door County, in the spring according to their wishes.

Memorials may be made in Jerry’s name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or by calling 1-800-227-2345. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson

(608)873-4590

Gerald "Jerry" Gene Slusser

June 18, 1930 - December 24, 2021

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