Service Details
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018
VISITATION: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:30 a.m.
DRAEGE-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
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STURTEVANT – Mr. Gerald E. Hawkins, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
He was born in Ashland, WI on November 10, 1937, the son of the late George and Louella (nee: Parsons) Hawkins.
Jerry retired from S.C. Johnson Wax after over 30 years of service as an electrician. Prior to that, he worked at ACME Die Casting.
Jerry had many passions including; Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, fishing, Elvis Presley music, gambling trips to Las Vegas, the Grand Ole Opry. However his greatest joy derived from being in the company of his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Debra Herrera of Racine; his son, John Hawkins, Sr. of Burlington; his grandchildren, Tamra Nees of Racine, John Hawkins, Jr. of Franklin, Angel Hawkins of Racine; his great grandchildren, Joshua Jr., Jacob and Jordan Nees, Ryan Lockridge, Jr., Jasmin Jones, Keira, Mikaela and Kaija Hawkins; his brothers, Clifford Hawkins of Racine, George (Jean) Hawkins, Jr. of Union Grove; his brothers-in-law, John (Marie) Vitacco and Richard Vitacco; his Cats, Harley and Mitzy; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Virginia (nee: Vitacco) Hawkins.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, August 20, 2018 for a visitation from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A service celebrating his life will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Deacon Dale Nees officiating. There will be a procession to Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia after the service.
Jerry’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the South Shore Paramedics and the ER staff at Ascension All Saints for their efforts.
Brian Jensen says
Jerry was a remarkable man, and his passions were contagious in the way he talked about and shared them. My mother worked with / knew Jerry as a great friend during his tenure at SCJ. I learned to replace my first water pump on a car years ago with the guidance of Jerry. In his moonlighting time he helped with electrical-related issues for the family at cost of materials which was well appreciated. He was always talking about his children and LV trips, Every time I think of him, I think of his days of driving his classic car around. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to the Hawkins family.
Sandra Siewert says
I have many fine memories of Jerry. HAWK has been a best friend of mine for longer than forty years. I also worked with his daughter. May the Lord Bless and keep you.
Anonymous says
Just saw this! Hawk was my nextdoor neighbor in Sturtevant for many years. He was a generous and nice man.
Diane Beckett