Gerald R. Gassner

Gerald Ralph Gassner, age 88, of Knowles, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy with Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. A visitation for Jerry will be held at church on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at noon.

Jerry was born on March 27, 1938, in Knowles to Leo and Marie (Schmitt) Gassner. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1956. On May 9, 1959, Jerry was united in marriage to Ruth Feucht at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy.

Jerry served in active duty in Washington State during the Berlin Crisis in 1961-1962. He served with the Wisconsin National Guard for 8 years in the 32nd Division.
Jerry was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

He retired from Paul Schmidt Trucking in 2000. After retirement, Jerry needed to keep busy, so he worked part time for Quad Graphic in Lomira working with the Grey Eagles retiring in 2018.

Jerry was previously a member of the Knowles Fire Dept and served over 40 years.

Jerry’s family, especially his grandchildren, was his greatest joy.

Jerry is survived by his wife: Ruth Gassner; two children: Terry (Marisa) Gassner and Patti Hermann; five grandchildren: David (Ingrid) Gassner, Cassandra (Brett) Kubiszewski, Matt (Kathleen) Gassner, Callie (Scott) Christensen, and Carly (Trevor) Herman; ten great-grandchildren: Oliver, Edison, Colton, Madison, Graham, Logan, Amelia, Quinn, and twins Adler and Owen. Jerry is further survived by his two brothers: James Gassner and Sylvester (Carol) Gassner; sister-in-law: Pat (Stan) Waas, Joann Janz, and Kathy (Lyle)Beistle; and brother-in-law: Tony (Mary) Feucht. Jerry will be dearly missed by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Roman, Roger, and Richard.