Jerold D. Jerry Smith passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House with family by his side. Jerry was born July 30, 1941 in Columbia County. On Feb. 14, 1998 he was united in marriage to Diane Tourdot. He was employed by Baraboo Sysco for 45 years as well as Viking Village Foods in Reedsburg after his retirement. Jerry was a longtime member of Baraboo Elks Lodge 688. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, tree cutting, yard work, riding his lawn mower, and especially spending time outdoors on their Lake Redstone lot.
Survivors include his loving wife, Diane; children, Terry (Terry Lynn) and Tim (Amy Ruffenach) Smith, John (Tiffany Kimpfbeck) McCullick, Jeff (Kathy Luke) McCullick, Kara Drager; grandchildren, Brittney, Josh, Brooke, Melissa, Tommi, Jamie, Ryan, Emilee; 5 great-grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Redlin Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Corbin officiating with an Elks memorial service to follow. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Robert Lightner February 06, 2020
Coworker lyndon station , Wisconsin
Sorry to hear this. He was a kind and gentle man. My condolances to the family
Ivy Hoege February 05, 2020
friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin
Diane and family, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss! We hate to see them suffer, but also hate to see them go! We have to remember those that we love are always with us. Hugs to you!
Jennifer Geitz February 06, 2020
Use to work with him years and years ago as Sysco La Valle , Wisconsin
My prayers hug and love to his family for the loss of such a wonderful man
Jennifer Wood February 06, 2020
Co-worker Lyndon station , Wisconsin
Very sad day indeed. He was an amazing buyer that literally knew everything about seafood. He was a gentle man with a big heart⤠you will be missed my friend
Linda Shaffer February 06, 2020
Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin
Diane and family. I am so sorry for your loss
Dawn Olsen February 13, 2020
Co-Worker Reedsburg , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear that Jerry has passed. I worked with him for many years at Sysco in Baraboo and he was such a warm, compassionate, funny guy. I will always remember his great laugh! He is going to be greatly missed.
Jeff Disch February 07, 2020
Friend WAUKESHA , Wisconsin
So. Sorry****************** New Jerry thru Business 30, Years***************In my prayers for your family ************GOD BLESS.