Gerry D. Roddick

Gerry Dean Roddick, 77, of New Glarus, formerly of Ellenboro and McFarland, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville. Melby Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.melbyfh.com.

Gerry was born on December 16, 1948, in Platteville, Wisconsin, to Lyle Glenn Roddick and Mabel Mary (Ward) Roddick. He grew up in Ellenboro and worked as a mail carrier for 22 years. He also owned and operated a tavern in Lancaster, Wisconsin, and studied to become a certified hypnotherapist.

Gerry was the family’s jokester. He also liked to get away for what he called his “financial therapy”—especially when he could find a casino.

Gerry is survived by his nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Darrell Richard Roddick.