Jerome A Fesing

Chilton WI

Jerome A. Fesing, age 87, of Chilton, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Willowdale Health & Rehab Center in New Holstein.  He was born February 5, 1938 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, son of the late Frederick & Mathilda (Leonhard) Fesing.  

Half way through his senior year in high school, Jerome joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1956 until 1959.  During this time, he served a few months in Lebanon.  

Following his Honorable Discharge, Jerome married Germaine Jaeckels on April 15, 1961 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton.  He also began his working career as a butcher for the Vogel & Bechlem Meat Market in Chilton which later became Bechlem Meats.  He also worked for a time for the Hingiss Car Dealership and Garage in Chilton before working at Hilbert Meat Market in Hilbert, Wisconsin.  In his retirement, Jerry worked part time for Roehrborn Meats in Brillion and the Newton Meat Market in Newton, Wisconsin until the age of 83.

In his younger years, Jerry was a 29 year member of the Calumet County Task Squad which was a special police force that was available to be an additional resource to other departments throughout the state.  He also served as the Village Constable in Stockbridge and volunteered as a fireman for 23 years.  

In his free time, Jerry enjoyed time out with friends bowling or shooting a round of golf.  He also enjoyed sitting quietly with a jig-saw puzzle, a crossword puzzle, or reading a good book.  He could also be found playing old school handheld games like solitaire or poker.  

Survivors include his wife: Germaine; his children: Jerome D. (Lisa) Fesing, Christine M. (Joseph) Verhagen, James A. (Cathy) Fesing; his grandchildren: Jedediah (Abby) Fesing, Donovan (Marie) Fesing, Spencer Fesing, Halie Fesing, Brea Jo (Jacob) Walters, Nicole Verhagen and her special friend, Boyd Davis; great grandchildren: Aurora, Charleigh, Scarlett, Rowan, Peyton, Cason and another arriving soon; 5 step grandchildren; many step great grandchildren; his siblings: Karen (Ron) Detiege, Joan Klein; and siblings-in-law: Shirley Chesebro, Dorothy Reif, Paul (Muriea) Jaeckels, Diane Jaeckels, Barb (Ron) Hoffman; and his beloved 4 legged companion: Shadow.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law; his siblings: Kathleen, Donald, Bernice, Norman, Kenny & Diane; and his numerous siblings-in-law.   

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with Rev. Jon Thorsen officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Chilton.  A time of visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 10:00 am until 11:45 am.  At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a livestream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.