Gerald P. "Jerry" Glaesner passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Dec. 17, 2007, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wisc., four days after his 86th birthday.
He was born on December 13, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Max and Ann (nee Pylet) Glaesner.
Jerry graduated from Washington High School in 1939 and was on the school's diving team. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the North African and European theater as a medic. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked simultaneously at Sears, as a shoe salesman and at Coca Cola as a route salesman. Jerry then worked at Pepsi and Gettleman Brewery. When Miller Brewery bought out Gettleman in 1967, Jerry came into his own while at Miller and was soon promoted to City Sales Manager. His shoe selling days were over. At Miller, he honed his superb talent for schmoozing and was recognized for it with several promotions which took him to Illinois and then New Hampshire. He became the Regional Sales Manager for all of New England and upstate New York in 1974. He retired from Miller in 1983 after 20 plus years. He and Jackie decided to move to a warmer climate and finally settled in Sun City, AZ in 1986.
Jerry was an avid golfer and bowler until health problems made it difficult for him to participate. He continued to be an avid card player up until the last days of his life. However, his favorite past time was watching the American Movie Channel. You could always find him in his favorite recliner, with remote control in hand. He could watch those old movies over and over again, much to the consternation of Jackie. Jerry was a gentle and personable man, who always rolled with life's punches. He relied on his favorite expression of "Whatever" in the more trying times in his life. As evidence of his easy-going nature and contrary to the standard relationships between in-laws, Jerry housed and supported his mother-in-law Evelyn for 28 years making him a viable candidate for sainthood. He was the delight of the staff at the Veteran's Home at King where he lived the last 4 months of his life. He was especially loved by the young CNAs who provided most of his care. Their genuine outpouring of love, compassion and respect for him was truly comforting.
Jerry was the loving husband for 48 years of Jacquelyn "Jackie" (nee Bjornaas, originally from Proctor,) of Hartford, Wisc.. Beloved father of Candice (David) Polgar of Cedar Grove, Wisc., and Robert (Marla Jane) Glaesner of Vista, Calif.. Beloved stepfather of Jody (Dean) Probst, proud step grandfather of Josh and Travis Probst, treasured great step grandfather of Riley and Isaak Probst all of Hartford, Wisc. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Glaesner and a sister-in-law Audrey Glaesner.
According to Jerry's wishes no formal funeral services will be held.
He was born on December 13, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Max and Ann (nee Pylet) Glaesner.
Jerry graduated from Washington High School in 1939 and was on the school's diving team. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the North African and European theater as a medic. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked simultaneously at Sears, as a shoe salesman and at Coca Cola as a route salesman. Jerry then worked at Pepsi and Gettleman Brewery. When Miller Brewery bought out Gettleman in 1967, Jerry came into his own while at Miller and was soon promoted to City Sales Manager. His shoe selling days were over. At Miller, he honed his superb talent for schmoozing and was recognized for it with several promotions which took him to Illinois and then New Hampshire. He became the Regional Sales Manager for all of New England and upstate New York in 1974. He retired from Miller in 1983 after 20 plus years. He and Jackie decided to move to a warmer climate and finally settled in Sun City, AZ in 1986.
Jerry was an avid golfer and bowler until health problems made it difficult for him to participate. He continued to be an avid card player up until the last days of his life. However, his favorite past time was watching the American Movie Channel. You could always find him in his favorite recliner, with remote control in hand. He could watch those old movies over and over again, much to the consternation of Jackie. Jerry was a gentle and personable man, who always rolled with life's punches. He relied on his favorite expression of "Whatever" in the more trying times in his life. As evidence of his easy-going nature and contrary to the standard relationships between in-laws, Jerry housed and supported his mother-in-law Evelyn for 28 years making him a viable candidate for sainthood. He was the delight of the staff at the Veteran's Home at King where he lived the last 4 months of his life. He was especially loved by the young CNAs who provided most of his care. Their genuine outpouring of love, compassion and respect for him was truly comforting.
Jerry was the loving husband for 48 years of Jacquelyn "Jackie" (nee Bjornaas, originally from Proctor,) of Hartford, Wisc.. Beloved father of Candice (David) Polgar of Cedar Grove, Wisc., and Robert (Marla Jane) Glaesner of Vista, Calif.. Beloved stepfather of Jody (Dean) Probst, proud step grandfather of Josh and Travis Probst, treasured great step grandfather of Riley and Isaak Probst all of Hartford, Wisc. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Glaesner and a sister-in-law Audrey Glaesner.
According to Jerry's wishes no formal funeral services will be held.
Gerald P. "Jerry" Glaesner passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Dec. 17, 2007, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wisc., four days after his 86th birthday.
He was born on December 13, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Max and Ann (nee Pylet) Glaesner.
Jerry graduated from Washington High School in 1939 and was on the school's diving team. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the North African and European theater as a medic. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked simultaneously at Sears, as a shoe salesman and at Coca Cola as a route salesman. Jerry then worked at Pepsi and Gettleman Brewery. When Miller Brewery bought out Gettleman in 1967, Jerry came into his own while at Miller and was soon promoted to City Sales Manager. His shoe selling days were over. At Miller, he honed his superb talent for schmoozing and was recognized for it with several promotions which took him to Illinois and then New Hampshire. He became the Regional Sales Manager for all of New England and upstate New York in 1974. He retired from Miller in 1983 after 20 plus years. He and Jackie decided to move to a warmer climate and finally settled in Sun City, AZ in 1986.
Jerry was an avid golfer and bowler until health problems made it difficult for him to participate. He continued to be an avid card player up until the last days of his life. However, his favorite past time was watching the American Movie Channel. You could always find him in his favorite recliner, with remote control in hand. He could watch those old movies over and over again, much to the consternation of Jackie. Jerry was a gentle and personable man, who always rolled with life's punches. He relied on his favorite expression of "Whatever" in the more trying times in his life. As evidence of his easy-going nature and contrary to the standard relationships between in-laws, Jerry housed and supported his mother-in-law Evelyn for 28 years making him a viable candidate for sainthood. He was the delight of the staff at the Veteran's Home at King where he lived the last 4 months of his life. He was especially loved by the young CNAs who provided most of his care. Their genuine outpouring of love, compassion and respect for him was truly comforting.
Jerry was the loving husband for 48 years of Jacquelyn "Jackie" (nee Bjornaas, originally from Proctor,) of Hartford, Wisc.. Beloved father of Candice (David) Polgar of Cedar Grove, Wisc., and Robert (Marla Jane) Glaesner of Vista, Calif.. Beloved stepfather of Jody (Dean) Probst, proud step grandfather of Josh and Travis Probst, treasured great step grandfather of Riley and Isaak Probst all of Hartford, Wisc. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Glaesner and a sister-in-law Audrey Glaesner.
According to Jerry's wishes no formal funeral services will be held.
He was born on December 13, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Max and Ann (nee Pylet) Glaesner.
Jerry graduated from Washington High School in 1939 and was on the school's diving team. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the North African and European theater as a medic. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked simultaneously at Sears, as a shoe salesman and at Coca Cola as a route salesman. Jerry then worked at Pepsi and Gettleman Brewery. When Miller Brewery bought out Gettleman in 1967, Jerry came into his own while at Miller and was soon promoted to City Sales Manager. His shoe selling days were over. At Miller, he honed his superb talent for schmoozing and was recognized for it with several promotions which took him to Illinois and then New Hampshire. He became the Regional Sales Manager for all of New England and upstate New York in 1974. He retired from Miller in 1983 after 20 plus years. He and Jackie decided to move to a warmer climate and finally settled in Sun City, AZ in 1986.
Jerry was an avid golfer and bowler until health problems made it difficult for him to participate. He continued to be an avid card player up until the last days of his life. However, his favorite past time was watching the American Movie Channel. You could always find him in his favorite recliner, with remote control in hand. He could watch those old movies over and over again, much to the consternation of Jackie. Jerry was a gentle and personable man, who always rolled with life's punches. He relied on his favorite expression of "Whatever" in the more trying times in his life. As evidence of his easy-going nature and contrary to the standard relationships between in-laws, Jerry housed and supported his mother-in-law Evelyn for 28 years making him a viable candidate for sainthood. He was the delight of the staff at the Veteran's Home at King where he lived the last 4 months of his life. He was especially loved by the young CNAs who provided most of his care. Their genuine outpouring of love, compassion and respect for him was truly comforting.
Jerry was the loving husband for 48 years of Jacquelyn "Jackie" (nee Bjornaas, originally from Proctor,) of Hartford, Wisc.. Beloved father of Candice (David) Polgar of Cedar Grove, Wisc., and Robert (Marla Jane) Glaesner of Vista, Calif.. Beloved stepfather of Jody (Dean) Probst, proud step grandfather of Josh and Travis Probst, treasured great step grandfather of Riley and Isaak Probst all of Hartford, Wisc. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Glaesner and a sister-in-law Audrey Glaesner.
According to Jerry's wishes no formal funeral services will be held.
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