Jerry D. Snider

Jerry D. Snider, age 78, of Oakdale, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.
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Jerry D. Snider, age 78, of Oakdale, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Jerry was born on December 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Dale and Anne (Pellegrin) Snider.

Jerry met Darlene Mercier when they were 13 and 15 years old, and they were united in marriage on June 8,1963. They enjoyed over fifty-six wonderful years together. Jerry learned carpentry from his Dad and later when him and Darlene moved up to this area he went out on his own. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter, as well as enjoyed many trips to the casino’s around the area (especially his Rome and Egypt slot machine). He also always enjoyed the many fishing trips over the years to Canada. His time spent with family and grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene of Oakdale; daughters, Dianna (Bob) Grover of Oakdale; Dina (Darrell) Schultz of Tomah; grandchildren, Ross (Kaitlin) Grover of Menomonee Falls, WI, Brynn (Jake) Haag of Elk Mound WI; great grandchildren, Callan and Vaughn Grover, and Rizzi May Haag; sisters, Margaret (Robert) Georges of Chicago, Diane (David) Beebe of Rolling Meadows, IL; nephews, Robert (Barbara) Georges of Arlington Heights, IL, and Daniel Georges of Chicago.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Noon at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.

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