Gerald "Jerry" D. Goetsch

Gerald "Jerry" D. Goetsch, 85, Largo, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Pinallas Park, Fla. He was born March 6, 1932 in the town of Maine, son of the late Henry and Hattie (Genz) Goetsch. On October 3, 1953, he married Carol Eckardt at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. For many years, Jerry was a musician and band leader for the Jerry Goetsch Orchestra, a member of the Polka Music Hall of Fame and founder of Jerry's Music, Wausau. He was a member of the Wausau Noon Optimist Club, Wausau Westside Business Association and Rib Mountain Bowmen. Survivors include, his wife, Carol Goetsch, Largo, Fla.; two children, Kathy Goetsch, Largo, Fla. and Terry (Sharon) Goetsch, Tomahawk; two grandchildren, Kelly Goetsch, Brookfield and Lauren (Jake) Seever, Mosinee; and three great-grandchildren, Helana Gantner, Gavin and Athena Seever. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Adeline Goetsch; and two brothers, Ardell and Elroy. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wausau. Rev. Kenneth Albers will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, town of Maine. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com