Gerald F. "Jerry" Willison
December 25, 1941 - January 21, 2024
Obituary
FITCHBURG - Gerald F. “Jerry” Willison, age 82, of Fitchburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Dec. 25, 1941, in Madison, the son of Darrel and Bertha (Roeben) Willison.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army from December 1963 until his honorable discharge in December 1966. He enjoyed farming before taking a job at Wisco Industries where he worked for over 15 years until his retirement. Jerry was a proud member of American Legion Post No. 13. He loved fishing and traveling to Bronson, Mo.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Amy Willison; three sisters, Carol Willison, Beverly Willison and Kathleen Whiteaker; brother, James Willison; and niece, Tammy (Jim) Detter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel and Bertha; brother, Richard Willison; nephew, Jerome Willison; and brother-in-law, Walter Whiteaker.
A private graveside service was held at Willow Valley Cemetery in Richland Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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