Obit: Tischendorf, Gerald Earl (1946 - 2013)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Block, Dampier, Gurney, Knippel, Silso, Tischendorf

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 12/31/2013

Tischendorf, Gerald “Jerry” or “Butch” Earl (6 OCT 1946 - 27 DEC 2013)

Gerald “Jerry” or “Butch” Earl Tischendorf passed away Dec. 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was born in Dorchester on Oct. 6, 1946, to George and Florence (Gurney) Tischendorf. He went to Draper Grade School and finished at Dor-Abby High School.

He married Cathy Block at Wabaska, Minn., on July 2, 1966. They enjoyed 47 wonderful years together. He enjoyed building things for his grandchildren, gardening and sitting around a campfire drinking. Jerry worked for GET in Milwaukee, and Michaels Pipeline until 1972, when he started his own business in construction and building.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Cathy; three sons, Bob (Peggy Knippel) and Steven of Dorchester. Wayne (Karen) and Cameron & Jade ( Erik) & great-grandchildren Alayne & Alex of Dorchester. James & his three children, Austin, Blake & Joslyn of Dorchester. His daughter, Kimberly (Steve Silso) and Kierra & Nicki of Medford. One brother, George Tischendorf Jr. of Abbotsford; and a sister, Mary Dampier of Janesville.

Jerry was proceeded in death by his parents, his sister, Dorothy Konecny; his brother-in-law, Fritz Dampier; and two nephews, Brad Dampier and Richard Konecny.

Jerry was cremated at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home in Schofield. A celebration of his life will be announced in the spring/summer at his homeplace.