Gerald “Jerry” Wisniewski, 78, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Born in Shawano on Jan. 2, 1941, he was a son of the late Edward and Pauline (Spang) Wisniewski. After graduating from Shawano High School, he enlisted in the National Guard. Jerry worked at Phenix Door and then Mirro in Manitowoc until his retirement. He was a proud blue collar worker and instilled a good work ethic in his children. Jerry loved hunting and fishing. He was a dedicated father and treasured his time spent with his children and grandchildren. Whenever they needed him, he was always there.
Jerry is survived by two children, Sally Morris, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and Mark (Debbie) Wisniewski, of Brentwood, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Megan (Mason) Mingus, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Bailey Wisniewski, of Brentwood, Tennessee; and one brother, Robert “Bob” Wisniewski, of Shawano.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his cat, Jenny.
A memorial mass for Jerry will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Tom Farrell officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.