Gerald Joseph Lonzo Sr. "Jerry" "Joe", 78, Suring, passed away on Thursday,
Dec. 29, 2011. Jerry was born in Suring, on April 25, 1933, to the late
Ulysses and Carrie (Creapeau) Lonzo. He married Sue Urban on Sept. 15, 1953.
Jerry served his Country proudly in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, serving
in the Korean Conflict. He served in one of the first Airborne MASH Units,
supporting injured American Soldiers, being honorably discharged. Jerry and
his family lived in Milwaukee while attending Barber School on the GI Bill.
Jerry and Susan returned to Suring and bought the local barber shop in
Suring. He was appointed by the Governor to the Postmaster position in
Suring. He was very involved in his local community, serving on the Village
Board, Church Council of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and was active in
the Suring American Legion. Jerry especially loved spending time with his
family.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sue Lonzo, Suring; three
daughters, Cindy (Jim) Baur, Marinette; Kathy (Mark) Leidig, Oneida; Carrie
Lonzo, Suring; two sons, Chip (Toni) Lonzo, Green Bay; Ken Lonzo, New York;
two sisters, Evelyn Alb, Lorraine Gandt; eight grandchildren, Jenny, Joe,
Katie, Steve, Alexis, Demirse, Mikey, Matt; four great-grandchildren, Eva,
Joey, Olivia, Mason.
Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Steve Lonzo; his brother, Donald
Lonzo; his two sisters, Marion Raganyi, Elaine Lonzo.
Visitation will be held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 1,
2012, from 4 to 8 p,m. Visitation continues on Monday at the Funeral Home
from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Kuhn
officiating.
Online condolences can be expressed at
www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Suring American Legion.
