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Mr. Gerald "Jerry" G. Falish, 55, Dyckesville died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at his home as a result of Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born March 15, 1953, in Kewaunee County, to the late Clarence and Lucille E. (Nellis) Falish. On July 29, 1972, Jerry married Paula M. Gronnert at St. Louis Church, Dyckesville. He was a loyal employee at Vans Lumber, Dyckesville for 36 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. His ice shanty was his second home. He was the best EVER jerky maker and venison connoisseur. He loved going up north with friends, golfing at Green Acres and in Suring, trout fishing and campfires with family and friends. He was also quick to offer a cocktail to any visitor.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Paula; and their three children, Traci (Scott) Haen, Freedom; Kari (Craig) Barrett, Luxemburg; Jeff (Kortney) Falish, Dyckesville; five grandchildren, Hailey and Hunter Haen, Megan and Devin Barrett and Colton Falish; three brothers, Clarence Jr. (Gen) Falish, Green Bay; Fran (Rita) Falish, Jim (Sue) Falish, all of Dyckesville; four sisters, Darlene (Norbert) Rabas, Dyckesville; Mary (Rich) Thompson, Kewaunee; Pearl (Dan) Vandenack, Green Bay; Lisa (Ken) Socha, Dyckesville; his mother-in-law, Bernice Gronnert, Green Bay; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wane (Lou) Gronnert, Bellevue; Jake (special friend, Faye), Suring; Joan Gronnert (special friend, Max), Illinois; Mary (Hank) Gronnert-Kollross, Bellevue; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Lylas and Frito (two of the three Amigo's) ... and Lee!

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Clarence Falish; three sisters, Jean, Caroline and Joanne Falish; his paternal grandparents, Minnie and John Falish; his maternal grandparents, Elsie and John Nellis; his father-in-law, Roderick (Jeff) Gronnert; two brothers-in-law, Jerry "Weasel" Gronnert and Raymond DeGrave.

Friends may call at the McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG, 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, for a Memorial Service. Closing family memories at 6 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.

The Falish Family would like to extend a note of thanks to Doctors Kroll and Santillion, MacDonald and James, the Bellin Medical Unit 4th floor, The Luxemburg Rescue Squad, Van's Lumber/employees, and Sue and Jim Falish for care and concern offered to us.[/QUOTE]