Gerald Lolwing

Gerald Lolwing

June 24, 1945 - September 03, 2024

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Gerald J. “Jerry” Lolwing, 79, of Platteville, WI died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI, after a prolonged battle with myasthenia gravis.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, WI.  Military rites will be provided by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville with a Parish Rosary at 3:45 PM.  Additional visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Thursday at St. Mary's church with a Parish Rosary at 10:40 AM.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.melbyfh.com. 

Jerry was born June 24, 1945 to Omer and Lucille (Doyle) Lolwing in Cuba City, WI and grew up in Hazel Green where he attended and graduated high school there.  He served in Vietnam as a member of the Air Force. He was a sergeant that served directly under a 4 star General of the Military Lift Command.  He was based out of the Scott Air Force base in Illinois. Additionally, he earned a Vietnam medal, Good Conduct medal, and the Vietnam Republic Campaign medal. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, Jerry married Susanne Schlosser on June 5, 1976 in Eau Galle, WI.  He worked in the Mechanical Engineering Department at University of Wisconsin-Platteville for most of his career and then went on to be an adjunct professor in the School of Business at the UW-Platteville. Jerry enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and watching sports, especially the Packers, Badgers and Brewers.  Family was his world, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the American Legion Post #42.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Susanne “Sue”, children, Tammie (Jeff) Hodgson, Mary (Dave) Seiler and Alicia (Jon) Zolkoske, grandchildren, Brianna and Bridgett Miesen, Mia and Kalli Hodgson, Leah, Brent and Nathan Seiler and Willa, Maxwell and Fitzgerald Zolkoske, and sister, Sharon (Jim) Schwarz.  As well as many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and other loved family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents Omer and Lucille, sister, Carol (John) Leibold, his in-laws, Dennis and Beaulah Schlosser and sister-in-law Denise Weiss and brother-in-law Mike Kittlestad.

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Goldie (Melville) Nash
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I extend my sympathy to this loving family. Rest assured I with keep everybody in my prayers. Many hugs.
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Tamer Ceylan
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We are deeply saddened to receive the news about Jerry. I am proud of our friendship, our long work relationship, and our correspondence after retirement. I have so many memories with him. He was a wonderful family man and a diligent worker. Jerry was so happy to have another grandson just recently. I will miss him dearly. We wish strength and patience to Sue and her family during this difficult time. May God bless his soul!
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Jill
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My Uncle Jerry had the gift of making people laugh, either about themselves or by sharing a funny cartoon or often with some creative commentary on the weather. He loved all of his family so much and always had a way of making you feel special ... whether that be from a nice compliment or a little gift. His genuine thoughtfulness was always present. I will miss him very much and remember him fondly, just as he looks in this photo. I may even sit down with him and share a cup of coffee with him at the times when I miss him the most. Love you, Uncle Jerry. Thank you for being a great uncle and an awesome brother to my mom, Sharon. May you rest in peace.
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Harvey & Ann Morley
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Sue, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Johnny Leibold Family
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Sue, Tammie, Mary, Alicia and the entire family and loved ones of Uncle Jerry, We send our most heartfelt condolences to you all. Uncle Jerry was a very special man who held a place in the heart of all who were blessed to know him. Please know we send our love and prayers to you all during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. God bless, Johnny and Jennifer, Leibold and family.
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Archna Hendricks
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A Stand of 3 Trees has been donated to be planted in Midwest Region in memory of Gerald John Lolwing.

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