OREGON - Gerald Platt, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home in Oregon, Wis., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Gerald, known by loved ones as Jerry, was born in Lancaster, Wis., on April 23, 1938, to Graydon and Jeanette Platt. He met the love of his life, Marlene Kamps, in Belmont and they were married in 1957.

Jerry went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1961, while growing a family of four children. He started his career as a Civil Engineer with Arnold and O’Sheridan in Madison, Wis. Jerry later became a full-time vegetable farmer, vending at the Dane County Farmer’s Market for over 40 years, a tradition carried on by both his daughters and grandson.

He was a man of substance and kindness who worked hard and valued his family and friends. He loved to fish and hunt and spent many winters casting a line from his fishing boat the "Ann Marie" in Cozumel, Mexico, and had many more fishing adventures with his great friend, Blackie, off Sanibel’s coastline. Though he never caught many fish in Hawaii he was able to spend quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren. During vacations to the family Cabin in Hayward, Wis., he also chased White-tailed deer. Jerry and Marlene enjoyed playing bridge with friends, and he was always game for a round of Euchre or to tell a story. He lived a full and happy life and lived it by the mantra of his favorite song “My Way” by Frank Sinatra.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene Platt; two sons, Greg and Randy; two daughters, Natalie (Jamie) Ortega and Heather (Tom) Bandt; six grandchildren, Matthew Clayton, Heidi Clayton, Gared Platt, Joshua Bandt, Isabel Ortega and Ava Bandt; five great-grandchildren, Neil, Andrew, Ruby, Rhett and Graydon (and one more on the way); and his two sisters, Janet (Robert) Chastant and Carol (Phil) Sands; and brother, Curt (Barbara) Platt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Graydon and Jeanette Platt.

Join the family in a celebration of life at the MONONA TERRACE, One John Nolan Drive, Madison, at 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

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Gerald Platt

April 23, 1938 - October 08, 2022

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