Gerald "Jerry" R. Schwamman

Gerald “Jerry” R. Schwamman was a beloved husband, father, and papa during his 73 years of life. He passed away peacefully in his home the morning of October 6th, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Schwamman, his children Kelly (Greg) Koehler, Corey Schwamman, and Shawn Schwamman, as well as his grandchildren Shyane, Kody, and Ariel Koehler and Ava and Eric Schwamman. He is also survived by his sisters Elaine (Kurt) Fuhro and Norma (Tom) Morczenski. He is proceeded in death by his parents Bernard and Angela (Lechtenberg) Schwamman, his brother Roger Schwamman, and sister Janet Grub.

He was born on November 15th, 1948 in Iowa to Bernard and Angela (Lechtenberg) Schwamman, the second son of five children.

He started dating his wife Lois in 1968 and later they married on August 15th, 1970 at Stephan Lutheran Church in Edgar, WI. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Jerry worked for Domtar, formerly Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill, for over 43 years.

We will forever remember Jerry for his humor, loving nature, and dedication to his family and the Lord. There was not a time he wasn’t there for anyone, always putting the needs of others before his own. Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, and papa. Day or night there was no project too big. He was a person you could always count on whether it was needing a laugh, help with a car, watching dogs/kids, running embroidery machines, or building a garage. He has an incredibly special place in our hearts.

Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday October 15th, 2022 followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home. The address is 3400 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI. Rev. Jeff Hinds will officiate.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

We look forward to celebrating his memory with you.