Jerry Hiler, age 67, passed away peacefully at the Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, following a lingering illness. Jerry was born in Appleton on March 25, 1947, son of the late Jerome and Beatrice (Endter) Hiler. He was a 1965 graduate of Appleton High School, and on May 25, 1969 married the…
Continue ReadingJerry Hiler, age 67, passed away peacefully at the Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, following a lingering illness. Jerry was born in Appleton on March 25, 1947, son of the late Jerome and Beatrice (Endter) Hiler. He was a 1965 graduate of Appleton High School, and on May 25, 1969 married the former Barbara Steger at St. Joseph Church in Appleton. For thirty-three years Jerry worked at Menasha Utilities, retiring in 2000 as a Distribution Technician. From 1992 until 2005, Jerry also served as an alderman for the City of Appleton. Plain and simple, Jerry loved fishing. He chased muskies all over most of northern Wisconsin and Canada, but especially loved time spent with family and friends at the family cottage in Vilas County. He also loved hunting and playing cribbage with the gang. For the past seven years, he and Barbara spent their winters in Florida, where they also hosted family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of forty-five years: Barbara Hiler of Appleton; a daughter: Amy (Dean) Voights of Appleton; his “miracle” granddaughter, Miranda, who was the light of his life; a sister-in-law: Debbie Hiler of Appleton; and Barbara's brothers and sisters: Bill (Kathie) Steger of Hillsdale, Michigan; Ann Carr of Cedar Bluff, Alabama; Kris (Bud) Muntner of Seymour; John (Mary) Steger of Hilbert; Paul Steger of Madison; and Laura Steger of Appleton. There are also several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother: Richard, a brother-in-law: Bob Carr, and by Barbara's parents: Robert and Barbara (Schreiter) Steger.
Friends and family are invited to gather on Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel, located at 1592 Oneida Street in Menasha. The afternoon will conclude with a prayer service at 3:00 PM. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.wichmannfargo.com.
Mike Martin
left a message on January 4, 2015:
Barb, we are shocked & so sorry of this news. Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Another musky man in the heavens above. R.I.P. Jerry.
Mike & Rosemary Martin
Steve Bauer
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Barb, I, along with my sister and brothers, were saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. I have many good memories of Jerry. Many were the times he would stroll across the street with his favorite beverage in hand, and he and my dad would talk fishing, the current "hot setup" for Lake Winnebago, and Muskie fishing up north. I also remember the time I rode with him to Pioneer Lake early on a Friday before my father had come up later in the evening, and we went out fishing in the pouring rain. He didn't mind a bit.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, as yours were when my mother passed recently.
Steve "Beep" Bauer
Tracie Wolfe
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Barb, Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was such a nice man, and we so enjoyed seeing both of you in the northwoods! Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and we trust that you find peace knowing that Jerry doesn't have to suffer any longer. We hope to see you in Manitowish Waters sometime soon. Take Care, Barb. Love, Mike & Tracie
Mary Catterton
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Dear Barb ...
So very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my prayers and sympathy.
Your friends at the gym are also keeping you in their hearts.
Hugs & love,
Mary
Julie Lillge
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss of Jerry.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Mary Linsmeyer
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.
Bev & Tom Hanson
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Keep your memories warm to your heart every time you are feeling a loss. May God guide and watch over you during this difficult time.
We realize you won't recognize our names but we know you through our association and friendships of your sisters Kris and Laura.
Bev and Tom Hanson
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Mike Martin
left a message on January 4, 2015:
Barb, we are shocked & so sorry of this news. Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Another musky man in the heavens above. R.I.P. Jerry.
Mike & Rosemary Martin
Steve Bauer
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Barb, I, along with my sister and brothers, were saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. I have many good memories of Jerry. Many were the times he would stroll across the street with his favorite beverage in hand, and he and my dad would talk fishing, the current "hot setup" for Lake Winnebago, and Muskie fishing up north. I also remember the time I rode with him to Pioneer Lake early on a Friday before my father had come up later in the evening, and we went out fishing in the pouring rain. He didn't mind a bit.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, as yours were when my mother passed recently.
Steve "Beep" Bauer
Tracie Wolfe
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Barb, Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was such a nice man, and we so enjoyed seeing both of you in the northwoods! Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and we trust that you find peace knowing that Jerry doesn't have to suffer any longer. We hope to see you in Manitowish Waters sometime soon. Take Care, Barb. Love, Mike & Tracie
Mary Catterton
left a message on December 5, 2014:
Dear Barb ...
So very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my prayers and sympathy.
Your friends at the gym are also keeping you in their hearts.
Hugs & love,
Mary
Julie Lillge
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss of Jerry.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Mary Linsmeyer
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.
Bev & Tom Hanson
left a message on December 4, 2014:
Barb, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Keep your memories warm to your heart every time you are feeling a loss. May God guide and watch over you during this difficult time.
We realize you won't recognize our names but we know you through our association and friendships of your sisters Kris and Laura.
Bev and Tom Hanson
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