Gerald ‘Jerry’ Schuknecht

Gerald W. “Jerry” Schuknecht, age 69 of Port Washington, Wis., passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon due to complications of Covid-19.

He was born on Nov. 20, 1952, in Port Washington, the son of William and Virginia “Jinny” Schultz Schuknecht.  

Jerry graduated from Port Washington High School, Class of 1971, and joined the U.S. Coast Guard.  

After serving for eight years, mainly out of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Jerry returned to this area. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and worked as a tool and die maker in Milwaukee.  

As his parents aged, Jerry helped out and became his father’s primary caregiver.

Jerry was a man of faith, attending Mass regularly. At St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, Jerry was a member of the Pastoral Council, the Stewardship Commission and the St. John XXIII Catholic School Advisory Commission.  

In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed woodworking and creating stained glass projects.

 He is survived by his sister Carol (James “Novi”) Novshek of Port Washington; brother-in-law Loren Kaye of Adams; niece Carissa (Nick) Biesenthal; nephews Justin and Ian Novshek; great-nieces Niamh, Anna and Maya; dear friend Vanessa Schwengel; aunt Elnor Hecimovich of Madison; other relatives; and friends.  

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters, Janet Schuknecht and Judy Kaye, and his brother David Schuknecht.

A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis.

The Reverend Patrick Wendt will be the celebrant.  

The family will receive relatives and friends from 11 a.m until the Mass.

Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington, with military honors.

Memorials to the Port Washington Food Pantry or the charity of choice are appreciated.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.  

Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.