Gerald Schlafer, age 86, of Lowell, WI entered into his eternal home on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1936, in Germantown to Elmer and Isabell (Dettman) Schlafer. He was united in marriage on October 12, 1957 to Mildred Harder. He enjoyed gardening and playing sheepshead. Gerald is survived by threeContinue Reading
Gerald Schlafer, age 86, of Lowell, WI entered into his eternal home on Monday, October 17, 2022.
He was born on March 19, 1936, in Germantown to Elmer and Isabell (Dettman) Schlafer. He was united in marriage on October 12, 1957 to Mildred Harder. He enjoyed gardening and playing sheepshead.
Gerald is survived by three daughters, Joann (David) Emmer, Caroline Kowalski, Gloria (Ralph) Roskopf; a son, Ronald (Laurie); nine grandchildren, Dawn (Rev. Keith) Schleis, Heidi (Mike) Grzeskowiak, Matt (Brie) Emmer, Nichole Neatherlin, Jennifer (Jeff) Cook, Kyle (Amanda) Roskopf, Kayla (Brad) Antonioni, Megan (Alec) Schuppel, Jessica Schlafer and Dylan Schlafer; 13 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Carter, Charlotte, Jordan, Jayden, Mason, Waylon, Bryson, Keegan, Charley, Sunny, Kieran and Kash; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his beloved dog, Putz. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; his parents; brother, Wesley; sisters, Viola, Esther, Irene and Lois; and two grandchildren, Kimberly and Devon Schlafer.
The family would like to thank the staff at Watertown Memorial Hospital for their care and support.
Bryan Klebba
left a message on April 4, 2026:
He was a good man. Back in 2002 I was rebuilding my life. He took me to work and home for like 6 months. He saved my life and helped make me the man I am today
Sandra Neuburg
left a message on October 23, 2022:
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, grandpa, great-grandpa.
There were a lot of good times and memories.
Our Sincere Sympathy
Joyce (Schlafer) Herther
Sandy, Dan and Family
Sue, Bill and Family
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Bryan Klebba
left a message on April 4, 2026:
He was a good man. Back in 2002 I was rebuilding my life. He took me to work and home for like 6 months. He saved my life and helped make me the man I am today
Sandra Neuburg
left a message on October 23, 2022:
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, grandpa, great-grandpa.
There were a lot of good times and memories.
Our Sincere Sympathy
Joyce (Schlafer) Herther
Sandy, Dan and Family
Sue, Bill and Family
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