Sharon L. "Sherri" Bryan Jakel
April 28, 1937 - August 11, 2015
Obituary
Bryan Jakel, Sharon L. "Sherri"
COTTAGE GROVE/PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.-Sharon L. "Sherri" Bryan Jakel, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Madison, the daughter of Milton and Maxine Helgesen. She married Walter Bryan and they were married for 39 years. He preceded her in death in September of 1996. Sherri later married Tom Jakel on Jan. 2, 1998. She worked at MG&E and Wisconsin Power and Light. Before getting married, Sherri attended nursing school where she realized her love for nurturing and caring, especially for her loved ones. She enjoyed painting, decorating, sewing, and organizing family vacations all over the United States. Sherri loved their home in Port Charlotte, Fla., where she and Tom spent their winters. She was an example of her strong faith. Sherri is survived by her husband, Tom; children, David (Darci) Bryan and Tari (Kurt) Emerson; grandchildren, Amber (Casey) Hendrickson, Josh Bryan, Chelci Bryan and Avery and Breanna Emerson; step children, Beth (Pete) Zaher, Brian (Kathy) Jakel, Amy (Rick) Lewin and Brad (Carri) Jakel; step grandchildren, Dane Zaher, Megan and Aaron Jakel, Eric (Marie) Lewin, Sarah (Josh) Druding, Noah, Isaiah, Madeline and Ian Jakel; siblings, Marv Helgesen, Lynn (Ken) Schoeninger, Beth (Dean) Colello; sister-in-law, Melissa Helgesen; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Mel Helgesen and Dave Helgesen. Funeral services will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Burial at Highland Memory Gardens will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to Messiah Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the staff at UW Hospital for all of their care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Amy Lewin
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Such a pretty lady. I learned so much about you from your wonderful family these past two days. I had no idea that "Jeep" was such a tomboy!Thank you for being by my Dad's side for the past 18 years. You will be missed.
Amy
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Jodi
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I always enjoyed running into Jake and Sherri on their walks. She always had a smile and nice things to say. She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers to Jake and family.
Jodi schieldt
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bob tyson
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We are so sorry to hear of Sherri's passing. She was such a wonderful, kind, fun person. We will miss her. Bob & Sharon Tyson
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Kathy Chrisler
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Dave, Sorry for your loss, sending hugs your way. Kathy Chrisler
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Nancy Helgesen Lyons
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To all of my cousins, I am very sorry to hear of Sherri's passing. She was truly a beautiful, gifted woman. Tom, Dave, Tari, Marv, Lynn, Ken, Beth, you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Sherri is missed by many.
Love to all of you, cousin Nancy Helgesen Lyons
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Roger Helgesen
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My condolences to all over the loss of a dear, kind, beneficent and loving lady. Sharon was an extremely special cousin whose presence will be deeply missed.
Roger Helgesen