Obituaries

My heartfelt sympathies to you Sally, Janet, and Beth. It was an honor and privilege to work for your Dad all those years and a lasting friendship thereafter. I am sure every one who worked at Madison Coffee and vending will agree and you as well. We were a big family . When we last Saw him a few months ago o thought he was doing better but obviously God had other plans. Hugs to you all .

We are grateful to have shared time with Uncle Jerry on this earthly journey. May his light continue to shine through Aunt Sal, Janet and Beth. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves those whose spirits are crushed. Paul & Betsy Hetzler

So sorry to see about Jerry's passing. I worked with him and his partner for several years where I met and made so many friends! Have many fond memories of Christmas parties and gatherings at "CJ's" also.

Sally, Janet & Beth, I'm thankful to have known this giant of a man with a heart of gold and a lovely dry wit to match. What a laugh and smile. A magnanimous man if ever there was one, who relentlessly dragged my dad into the freezing cold, season after season to take in another Badgers game. Wishing you comfort, peace and love in this time of sadness and loss.

It was an honor and a privilege to know Jerry. He was on our senior and super senior tennis team which on several occasions traveled to Indianapolis to play in the regional finals. I remember on one occasion we were watching Jerry and his partner battling a tough Illinois team. We were cheering him on from behind a glass that of course prevented him from hearing us. As a result of our constant encouragement one of the ladies watching in front of us asked which one was Jerry? I explained that he was the tall good look'n one on court 4 with the the long legs and I would introduce him to everyone after the match. It wasn't very long before this group ALSO started rooting for Jerry. That was amazing because they were wife's from the other team. Never met a person that didn't like Jerry. He was always a gentleman on and off the court or links. RIP Jerry, you will not be forgotten. David Chalgren

Jerry was a person that anyone would be proud to have in their Family Tree. A truly well thought of person always. Just wish we would have had the chance to do more things together. Jerry, you TRULY will be missed. Larry Shipman

God bless him!!!such a good guy!!! May he Rip!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤

Jerry (aka Papa Jer) will be missed immensely!! Our children Kalena and Grant have always thought of him as their grandfather and he always made time to ask them about their lives and make time to go see some sporting events. It was always nice to sit and chat with Jerry whatever it may have been about and we will miss that great smile! Since the day we moved into the neighborhood 15years ago the shipman family treated us like their own and we love you all so much! Please allow us to be there in anyway we can going forward. Love, Todd, Shawn, Kalena and Grant

So thankful to have known Jerry and be welcomed by the entire Shipman family in Cherokee. We will miss chatting with him after a dog walk, lawn mowing, or just a random window yell. I always enjoyed his stories about hunting, golf, and business. We even got him to come out for fireworks once! Jerry was an amazing person, friend, and neighbor. We love you all and are here for anything y'all need! Jed and Chuck

Your Dad and all of you are part of my childhood growing up in Cherokee and forever intertwined with my family as well. Thank you for being great neighbors, friends and chosen family.