Jerry D. Kessenich

OREGON-Jerry D. Kessenich, age 89, passed away with his family at his bed side on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at Meriter Hospital, Madison. Jerry was born in Fairfax, S.D. on April 12, 1924, the oldest child of Denis and Teresa (Sitzman) Kessenich. He married Mary Elizabeth Hoffman on July 6, 1945. They were married for 51 years until her death. Jerry was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and served aboard an LST. He participated in five campaigns in the Pacific Theatre. Jerry was a career truck driver for Neuendorf Transportation Company. After retirement, he and Mary traveled around the country. Lois McAllister has been his loving companion for the past 16 years. Jerry is survived by his siblings, Yvonne (Ernie) Bischoff, Rich (Janice) Kessenich, and JoAnn (Art) Stark; his son, Michael J. (Cami) Kessenich of Evanston, Wyo.; a daughter, Marshann Kessenich of Schertz, Texas; granddaughters Michelle (Brad) Holmes, Sarah Kessenich, Erin (Brad) Warlick and Marissa Kessenich; and great-grandsons Calvin Holmes, Michael and Ryan Warlick. A Memorial Service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at Noon on Dec. 30, 2013. A time of gathering will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family would like to thank the 11th floor staff at Meriter Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness to us all. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. (608) 835-3515