Jerry McCann
July 15, 2018 - July 15, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Jerry McCann died on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He is survived by his child bride of 45 years, Margaret; daughter, Kelly (Kurt) and their daughter, Ruby all of Portland, Ore., daughter, Megan of Davenport, Fla.; sisters, Coleen Erstad (Randy), Johni Stout, Patricia Hilgers (Mike); in-laws, Michael Lewandowski (Barbara), Paul Lewandowski, Mary Steele (Tom Dover); and over 40 nieces and nephews. “After quadruple bypass, a second heart attack, three defibrillators, an LVAD, a successful heart transplant, and surviving esophageal cancer, cancer reared its ugly head again to end my adventures. And I had many great ones. Thanks for being part of my journey. I was lucky to have you with me. Hope you enjoyed our time together, because I sure did.”-JMC. A Memorial Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Monona, at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018, with the Rev. Timothy Dean presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be gifted in Jerry’s name to Donate Life Wisconsin or Luke House Community Meal Program or American Heart Association.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Jul 23, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Mon Jul 23, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Steve Schoenberger
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I had the tremendous opportunity to meet and get to know Jerry via The Befriender training class at McFarland Lutheran church. For 16 weeks Jerry shared his life and all the wonderful things he had experienced in his year's. What a wonderful human being and kind hearted Gentleman you are. I am grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to know you and I have the utmost respect because you never swelled on the negatives but rather chose to focus on all the beautiful things this world has to offer. Jerry, you have been in my prayers every day and I woll always remember ypur wpnderful smile, ypur hugs, and ypur gracipus demeanor. You are a very specials Jerry McCann and we are all better for having known you. God Bless you Jerry and rest in peace! Steve Schoenberger
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Kelly Callahan
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Jerry was without a doubt the BRAVEST MAN I have ever known. He endured years of different
devastating illnesses that left him weak and in immense pain. He fought for so many years because of
his LOVE for his family. He wanted to always be their for them and wanted to welcome the birth of
his grandchild.
When Jerry did feel good he took his wife on a motorcycle trips and flew often to visit his two daughters. There was no stopping him and he LIVED every second of his life to the fullest.
I remember laughing at his HUMOR comical or with a hard edge, he did it his way always.
Jerry was a GOOD HONEST MAN who loved his
many many friends, He loved God and did many acts of Charity for others, but his LOVE FOR HIS FAMILY especially Margaret was Jerry's
greatest Legacy.
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Joni Hewitt
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Margaret I saw this and tears came flowing so many memories I am so sorry for your loss may Tom and Jerry find happy times together till we all meet again ! Love you and your family !
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Joanne Brockmann
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Margaret, So sorry to hear of your loss. Glad that you and Jerry were able to share so many years together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Julie Gerry Osborn
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I am so sorry Margaret! I always enjoyed seeing you two come in to the club. He sure walked through a lot of hardship and was always pleasant non the less......amazing!
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Dave Varana
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Jerry McCann was a lovely and lively man who I will remember fondly. He was generous and warm, and incredibly strong. My heartfelt condolences to the McCann and Lewandowski families.