Jerry Schmidt

Jerry passed away at the age of 84 on November 27, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI from complications of abdominal surgery in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born July 23, 1941 in Barron, WI to Fred and Bernice (Bagley) Schmidt. Jerry graduated from Barron High School in 1959. After graduation he moved to Eau Claire and attended Vocational School after which he went to work at Finley Engineering until he was drafted into the Army in 1964 serving two years, of which one year was in Vietnam. After his service to his country Jerry was employed at Ayres Associates in the architectural department for over 40 years.

On September 27, 1969 Jerry married Rosemary Jacobson at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church of Hale rural Osseo. They have resided in Eau Claire since.

In retirement Jerry enjoyed woodworking projects, shortwave radio listening and working in his yard. He and Rose camped for 32 years and especially enjoyed the beautiful State Parks around WI and MN. The UP of Michigan was also a favorite of theirs. They belonged to the Northern Lights camping club, Good Sams and the Winnebago Itasca Travelers group. They enjoyed many car road trips also with Rose always having a map in her hand. There are so many miles of memories. Jerry was a member of Saving Grace Lutheran Church.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Bernice Schmidt, aunts, uncles, and several cousins.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose, son Jeff (Shelley) of Minnetonka, MN and special rescued grand cats.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery.