Service Details
Family and friends are invited to gather in the funeral home on Wednesday evening to meet with Jerry’s family from 5-7 p.m. The funeral home is allowing 25 people at a time and masks are required.
A private memorial service will take place for his family on Thursday, December 10, 2020. You may watch the funeral via livestream by clicking this link at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Suggestions
The family has suggested memorials to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
RACINE – Jerry D. Shelmidine, 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
He was born in La Crosse, WI on April 27, 1938, the son of Jesse and Dorothy (nee Rasmussen) Shelmidine. Jerry proudly served his nation with the U.S. Army. He married LeeAnn Mae Dehn on October 8, 1960.
Jerry retired from Dumore Corporation after many years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing up north at their lake cottage in Plainfield and deer hunting at his cottage in Wautoma. Jerry also enjoyed working in his garden and tinkering in his garage. However, he was happiest in the company of his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife LeeAnn of 60 years, Jerry is survived by his daughters and son, Brenda (Robert) McLean, David Shelmidine, Tamara (Charles) Olmstead, Lynn Lehman and Rachelle Shelmidine all of Racine; his grandchildren, Scot, Karilyn, Ashley, Griffin, Jesse, Tavis, Taleann, Alec, Jay, Lena, Kade, Salera , Layla and Siniah; his eight great grandchildren; his sisters, Suzanne (Vernon) Hansen and Zonna Falcon; his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard (Josephine) Tucker, Donna (Ronnie) Groom, Peter Burbach; as well as many dear nieces, nephews and his American Eskimo dog, Lucy. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Burbach; his in-laws, Wilbur and Ann Tucker, his sister-in-law, Terri Lynn Tucker and his canine companion, Bitty.
Family and friends are invited to gather in the funeral home on Wednesday evening to meet with Jerry’s family from 5-7 p.m. The funeral home is allowing 25 people at a time and masks are required. A private funeral will take place for his family on Thursday, December 10, 2020. You may watch the funeral via livestream by using this link https://youtu.be/5bssWA-WnU4 at 11:00 a.m.
The family has suggested memorials to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Cathi says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Burbach Family says
Aunt Lee and family,
We were so saddened to hear Uncle Jerry passed. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but know we are with you through your grief. We pray happy memories will help get you all through this most difficult time. Love, Todd, Lucy, Joshua & Sam, and Rebecca Burbach
Anonymous says
Jerry will truly be missed by all that knew him as a life long resident in are area he will be sadly missed he was one of a kinda bless his family
Terry L. McKnight says
I’m very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great person and friend. I have many fond memories of him from when a young man. My prayers and condolences for the family. He will be greatly missed!
Michael Nelson says
To All of Jerry’s Families, It’s alway’s sad to see a friend has gone to the other side. I liked Jerry, and have a fun story about him. I was kind of In charge of getting the company property put on trucks, and transferred to Mauston. It wasn’t really my job, I think I got elected by default.? One day the Blue Angels Show Team was practicing for the weekend show by the Lake. As they practiced, they came close to Dumore. A BUNCH of people decided to go onto the roof through a passage on the 4th floor, and stand on the roof, and watch. At about the same time, the NEW President of the company wanted to take a tour of the other 3 floors, not including the office, of which most were on the roof. I had to take him on the tour, and we did the 4th floor, which was empty, and went down to the 3 floor, and we were In the empty part of what was assembly, and I thought OH NO, how do I distract him.? So I said, “Hey come over here, and look at these neat jets” and we stood by the window for a little bit, and he started to walk toward the shipping room, which was still working. When we got to Shipping, I was HAPPY as a little kid, because who was working away, but Jerry Shelmedine. I think he saved my life.? That was Jerry though. Alway’s did his best. Great Guy, and I’m terribly sorry he Is gone.
Roberta Howe & Mavis Agerholm. olm says
Mrs. Sheilmidine, Bob, Brenda & family, Sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts & prayers..
David Walter Burbach says
Jerry & I were adversaries at Lower Dutch Creek school, where he taunted me as a “dumb Catholic”.
But in February of 1959 we “escaped” Dutch Creek valley together to venture to Racine & jobs @ Belle City Foundry.
We became housemates, along with my cousin Peter, who later became Jerry’s BIL
via Jerry’s sister Barbara.
While I served USN @ Charleston, SC, Jerry served USA nearby, in GA, as I recall.
The last time I saw my friend Jerry was late 70s when he, LeeAnn, family & friends dropped by our recently acquired farm N of Wausau, enroute from Eau Claire back to Racine.
I regret that I was remiss in connecting with Jerry & Family until too late.
Tempus fugit. Memento mori!
Time flies. Remember death.
RIP JERRY!
GOD Bless his soul; may his family & friends be blessed as well & comforted with fond memories.
Jaymie & Denis Osborne says
RIP Uncle Jerry, you will be missed by all who loved you. Love to all of my family in this tough journey that they are having to endure.
Tamara Shelmidine Olmstead says
Thank you everyone for all the kind words spoken about my Dad not only was he my Dad he was my Best friend could talk to my Dad about anything he was kind loving understanding when I needed him he’d do anything for us kids he loved each and everyone of us dearly he was awesome the BEST Dad in the world I’m deeply missing him but my mom even said how much a Daddy’s girl I was but I love and cherish both my parents there the Best as always in my eyes as for mom she’s missing Dad deeply to its hit all of us hard mom and Dad 60 yrs of marriage is a very long time they were so much in love always it was gr8 to see but Dad till we meet again u are always with me I love and miss u 💗 ❤ 💖 💓 deeply Dad just pls watch down on us and give us signs your hear R.I.P. much love
Bud Hansen says
Jerry RIP Brother in Law. I remember when we entered our freshman year at Bangor High School. In 1952. We had many good times, in school. We both entered the military service. You in the US Army, and me in the US Navy. After service. We both wound up working together at AMC in Kenosha. We lived together with several other young batchelor friends. That is where I met your sister Suzanne. And wound up marrying her.
Zonna Falcon says
Jaymie and I viewed together.Due respect was given with Military honor. My Hope’s and Prayers are that we all go forward with our lives and cherish the memories of me brother Jerry.God Bless
Suzanne K. Hansen says
REST IN PEACE BROTHER…reunite in love with those gone before you. Give them all a big hug.
You’ve always been in my thoughts and prayers.
Until we meet again, grab your pole and go fishing.
Sending hugs and love to your family and friends who are also missing you.❤🙏✝️
Laylaberryman6 1 best grandpa jerry says
i love an miss him so much he was a great grandpa he will be missed a lot i know its hard but at least he’s not in pain i pray an i love him amen
Siniah says
This is his grandchild I Miss him so much every day I wonder how he is and why he had to go I love him 💓 and I hope he’s resting in peace RIP 🙏🏾 Grandpa.
Anonymous says
I knew Jerry in the early 70s, we worked the shipping department at Dumore together…well with Dave Johnson, Mark Johnson, Gary Issacson and Joe Schmitz. We all got along great. Jerry invited me over one Friday for his fish on the BBQ, I still use his methods for cooking them. Happened to see something on TV that reminded me of him, hence my entry. Researched him on Google and am sorry to hear he has passed.
Pete Peterson (forgot to add my name today) says
Todays entry