Gerald F. Feldbruegge

Gerald (Jerry) F. Feldbruegge, 93, Wausau, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, under the care of Interim Hospice Services at his home.

He was born March 20, 1929, son of the late Herman and Grace (Olson) Feldbruegge.  After Grace passed away Herman found a wonderful second wife in Evelyn B. (Day Seymour).  As a young man Jerry worked for various airlines in WI and MN.  He enlisted in the air force and was stationed in Korea during the war as a weather observer.  He found his forever home in Wausau, where he started work at Wausau Downtown Airport and then transferred to Central Wisconsin Airport where he retired from Republic Airlines.

On August 17, 1963, he married the love of his life, Carol J. (Warosh) and spent almost 59 years together with his best friend.  Jerry loved family and spent many hours researching family history.  He was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and history.

Jerry had one son, Scott A. Feldbruegge, who married Deborah S. (Plein).  Together they had one daughter, Emma L. Feldbruegge.  She held a special place in her Papa’s heart.  His favorite book to read to her was Baby Angels and every time she spent the night her Papa needed to read it to her.  Emma loved to run from the kitchen, through the dining room, into the living room and into Papa’s loving arms.

For everyone who knew him, his heart was always in aviation.  He served as a proud member of the local chapter EAA 640.  He was a founding member of Learn Build Fly, a non-profit who works with people that have a love of aviation and working with youth in STEM.  He belonged to the American Legion in Marathon for 55 years and was a member of the Veteran of Foreign War.  He most importantly was an OFC (Old Fart’s Club) member who attended daily meeting at Wanta’s Service Station and the Wausau Downtown Airport.  Jerry volunteered countless hours after his retirement while working with the Commission on Aging for Marathon County.

Survivors include his wife Carol, son Scott, daughter in law Debbie, and granddaughter Emma.  Jerry’s niece and goddaughter Debbie (Detert) Blair was an important part of his life.  She gave respite care when needed and enjoyed Tuesday night knitting with Carol.  Debbie brought much joy and provided many snacks and treats when she visited.

Other survivors include sibling Sister Grace Ann Feldbruegge, Fond du Lac, WI, stepsister Elizabeth Seymour, Madison, WI, Susan (Chuck) Swanson, Apple Valley, MN, stepsister in-law Diane Seymour, and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Dennis (Arlene) Feldbruegge, Duane (Margaret) Feldbruegge, Robert Feldbruegge, Betty (Kenneth) Sallee, Sarah (Robert) Krenziene, Stepbrother Alan Seymour.

Services will be held at Noon Monday August 15, 2022 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Rev. Msgr. Mark Pierce will officiate.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the Sixth Street funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff at Interim Hospice Services for the kind, compassionate care given to Jerry and Carol.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Learn Build Fly in Jerry’s honor.