Jerrold M. Skopek

Jerrold (Jerry) M. Skopek of Cedarburg was born to eternal life on November 18th, 2023, at the age of 80 years. Jerry’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Palsgrove). Loving father of Peggy (Jim) Stern, Amy (Bruce) Nielsen, Kathy (Marty) Auchter. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Heather, Joey, Raymond and Margaret. Dear brother of John (Roselyn), Jim (Carol), Susan Schlapman. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Brian.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at St. Joseph Catholic Parish, 1619 Washington St., Grafton. A private interment will take place immediately following the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Grafton. A visitation will take place on Friday, at the church, from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2631 Hylan Boulevard, Staton Island, NY 10306, or visit www.T2T.org. Which is a program giving aid and support to veterans and first responders in need by providing mortgage-free homes and by building accessible homes for the injured and disabled; in their commitment to eradicating veteran homelessness.

Jerry was born on August 9, 1943, in Milwaukee, to the late Michael J. and the late Grace L. (nee Jeffrey) Skopek. In 1962 Jerry enlisted into the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force Jerry was a driver’s training instructor. In 1964 Jerry married the love of his life on November 28, 1964, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, in Milwaukee. They were blessed with 3 daughters, Peggy, Amy and Kathy.

Jerry always made his decisions based on the good of the family. Countless times, he was the repairer of wounds and was strong for everyone. He was a loving, caring, warm and tender husband, father, and grandfather. He was a good and loyal friend to many.

In addition to being a devoted family man, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman spending his leisure time hunting and fishing with his friends and most of all his grandson Joey. Jerry also enjoyed traveling with his wife Chris to many destinations including a memorable trip to Yellowstone National park and Italy to visit Rome.

He enjoyed imparting his knowledge, taking his children and grandchildren on trips, giving his family everything that he was able to provide. Jerry always strove to give his family more and the best lives possible. Jerry’s light turned on when he saw his kids and grandkids happy. To that end, he did everything and he would do anything for them. In fact, the love light of his grandchildren was so bright, visceral even, that it would fill the room. He was so individually delighted and proud of each of his beloved grandchildren. Seeing the genuine and pure joy and love in his eyes when he was with them, will be an inspiration forever.