SPARTA-Gerald “Jerry” C. Miller, 80, of Sparta, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home. He was born at home in Pine Hollow, rural Cashton to Clem and Irene (Schmitz) Miller. He moved to Angelo and graduated from Sparta High School in 1962.
Jerry worked at Northern Engraving in Sparta. He joined the US Army and was stationed in Truax Field in Madison, WI. After his discharge, he came back to Sparta. He worked at Northern Engraving until his retirement.
Jerry married Charlene Degenhardt in 1967 at St. Mary’s Ridge, rural Cashton. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, softball, and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sparta.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Char of Sparta; children, Heidi (Rob Mahan) Kast of Sparta and Brian (Brenda) Miller of Onalaska; grandchildren, Cody (fiancé, Amber Murphy) Kenyon of Sparta, Ryan Miller of Minneapolis, MN, Amury of Eau Claire, Alexis Miller of Onalaska, Mackenzie Miller of Onalaska, and Caden (Chloe McEachern) Miller of Eau Claire; great granddaughter, Ophelia Miller; and sister, Lois Klimek of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Irene; step father, LeRoy Janes; brother-in-law, Casey Klimek; and nephew, Scott Klimek.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta, with Father Eric Berns officiating.
Family and friends are invited for visitation from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation
