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Jerold John "Jerry" Spiegelhoff

August 3, 1939 — September 30, 2024

Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin

Jerold John “Jerry” Spiegelhoff, age 85 of Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin died Monday, September 30, 2024 at Grace Valley Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Jerry was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on August 3, 1939, the son of LaVerne and Irma (Morissey) Spiegelhoff. He married Ruthann Fisher on June 17, 1967 in Armada, MI. He and Ruthann owned and operated Stretch and Sew Fabrics in Racine for 30 years, retiring in 2000.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthann on April 4, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Sadenwasser. Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Kristine (Nic) Hirzel of Augusta, Michigan and Jaime Brayer of Brookfield, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Jack, and Allie.

Jerry was a member of the Lake Arrowhead Golf Club. He and his wife wintered in Mazatlán, Mexico for more than twenty years. Jerry loved watching all Wisconsin sports teams, but was especially fond of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. He also enjoyed playing golf, Cribbage, Texas hold’em and going to the casino. Jerry will be remembered for his incredible smile, sense of humor, witty one-liners, and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. (Central Time), Friday, October 25, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 709 Prospect Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457. A memorial visitation will be held at the church Friday from 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) until the time of service. Please feel free to come in your favorite Wisconsin sports attire to honor Jerry’s love of Wisconsin sports. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Grace Valley Assisted Living, 3530 Douglas Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49004, in his honor. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Grace Valley Assisted Living for the wonderful & loving care they provided Jerry during his time with them. Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Augusta, Michigan is assisting the family. Personal messages for the family and favorite memories of Jerry may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Memorial Gathering

Friday, October 25, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

709 Prospect Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457

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Memorial Gathering

Friday, October 25, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

709 Prospect Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 709 Prospect Ave, Nekoosa, WI 54457

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