MONONA – Gerald Alvin “Jerry” Kleinsmith, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Jerry was born on September 5, 1936, in Madison, Wisconsin to Alvin and Muriel (Vogt) Kleinsmith. From 1956 until 1959 he and a few buddies from Madison joined the US Marines. He married Dee Barber on August 6, 1999. Jerry was a baker his entire life with many different bakeries. We will never forget Jerry’s jokes, he will be greatly missed.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dee; children, Rocky, Rusty, Robin (Blair) Cook, and Rhonda; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a special granddaughter, Peyton Barber; sister, Joanne Rogers; and stepsons, David (Andrea) Barber and Douglas Barber. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Jerry is preceded in death by granddaughter, Shawna; daughter-in-law, Kathi; and brother, Gene.

A service, with Full Military Honors, will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.

The family would like to thank the VA Hospice for their kindness and compassion, particularly, Daniel and Nancy. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Not as lean

Not as mean

But still a Marine

Semper Fi

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

Gerald Kleinsmith

September 05, 1936 - October 27, 2024

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