Jerry J. Prentice
60, Schofield died Friday, November 13, 2009.
He was born December 28, 1948 in Tomahawk, son of the late John and Myrtle (Sawyer) Prentice. On December 16, 1967 he married Karen Brandenburg in Merrill. She survives.
Jerry joined the United States Army in 1966 and served for 23 years. His accomplishments include the honor of being on the color guard for Harry S. Truman, a drill instructor and retired as the 1st Sergeant for the Wausau Recruiting company earning numerous awards for performance including the Meritorious Service Metal.
While serving his country he married his wife of 42 happy years and leaves a legacy of a man who loved god, his family and country. He was a man of few words and much action and will be deeply missed by many. Some of his favorite pastimes included working on old cars, especially his 55 Chevy, woodworking and spending time with his family. Jerry also worked as a truck driver for Kolbe and Kolbe.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years Karen Prentice, Schofield, two children, Sara (Michael) Gosse, Merrill and Andrew (Kim) Prentice, Streator, Illinois, his grandchildren, Katie Shepler, Brandon Henderson and Devin Gosse, his great grandchildren, Avery Shepler and Addison Henderson, his siblings, John (Bev) Prentice, Merrill, Judy Paszek, Florida, Richard (Sharon) Prentice, Merrill, Terry Prentice, Merrill, Linda (Jeff) Annis, Merrill and David (Tyler) Prentice, Merrill.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his half brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009 at Christian Assembly-Assemblies of God Church, Wausau. The Rev. Brian Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, town of Maine. Friends may call on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Visitation
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home-West
3400 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
Sunday, November 15, 2009
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
Christian Assembly - Assemblies of God
400 Grand Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403
Monday, November 16, 2009
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Maple Grove Cemetery
Town of Maine, WI
Monday, November 16, 2009
12:30 PM