Jerome C. “Jerry” Rychtik

Jerome C. “Jerry” Rychtik of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Jerry was born on Feb. 13, 1936, in Athens, Wis., to the late Constantine and Theresa (Eibl) Rychtik.  

His dedication to his family was unparalleled, as evidenced by his marriage to his beloved wife, Norma Rychtik, at St. Francis Borgia Church on Nov. 11, 1961. The couple spent more than 60 years together.

Throughout his life, Jerry pursued a career in welding, initially working for various local businesses before taking the brave leap to start his own welding company in 1963. His entrepreneurial spirit and hard work fueled the success of his business, where he poured his heart and soul into his work, valuing family and his career above all else.

After he semi-retired, he enjoyed his visits with family and friends in Arizona. As he phased himself out of working every day, his greatest enjoyment was watching his grandchildren grow and become the adults that made him so very proud.

He is survived by his loving wife Norma; their children Brian (Stephanie) Rychtik, Eric Rychtik, Karla Biermann and Greg (Lisa Eckes) Rychtik; grandchildren Matthew (Halli) Rychtik, Abi (Colin) Buechel, Zachary (Bree) Biermann, Kaylee Biermann, Amanda Rychtik and Adam (Josie Evans) Rychtik; stepgrandchildren Maggie Eckes and Molly Gartzke; great-grandchildren Collins and Olivia Rychtik; his sister Theresa Benz; his brothers Anthony and James (Mary) Rychtik; and his special best buddy Jarvis Watkins, along with many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harvey (Diane) Rychtik, brother in-law Edward Benz, sisters in-law Sharon Rychtik and Mary Huebner and nieces Marlene Rychtik and Joyann Benz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd., Cedarburg. Father Patric Burns will preside over the Mass. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11:30 a.m. until service begins at 1:30 p.m.

If desired, memorials in Jerry’s name may be made to St. Francis Borgia Parish, Mel’s Charities or a charity of your choice.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg is proudly assisting the Rychtik family.

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