"My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire Tesch family. May God help you through the adjustment to life without him. Sorry for the late acknowledgement as I just learned of his passing."
In loving memory of
Jerry Tesch
May 1, 1951 - July 25, 2014
Jerry Tesch, of Elton, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at home. He was 63 years old. He was born on May 1, 1951 in Antigo, a son of Gerald and Georgia (Walk) Tesch. He married Christine "Tina" Smitala on December 26, 2000 in Las Vegas. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1969.
He lived in Green Bay for many years where he worked for Packerland Packaging and Regal Window and Door. For many years he owned and operated Tesch Construction, building custom homes in the greater Green Bay area. He was a member of the Brown County Home Builders Association.
He moved to Elton in 2000 where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking drives to check up on family and friends.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters, Jessica (Cory) LeCapitaine, Green Bay, Michelle Tesch, Chicago; a step-son, Cory (Jennifer) Harris, Rothschild; two step-daughters, Christy Orusa, Wausau, Jessica Harris, Appleton; five grandchildren Madyson, Ava, Ashlyn, Aubrie and Lauren; his former wife Jean; three brothers, John Tesch, Green Bay, Steve (Dee) Tesch, Crivitz, Tom (Jan) Tesch, Green Bay; two sisters, Laurie (Nick) Sturzl, Green Bay, Lynn (Mike) Carney, Green Bay; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; he is further survived by his wifes family Cindy (Richard) Higley, Julie (Michael) Jadrich; Stephen (Donna) Smitala, Kenneth (Margaret) Smitala, Paul (Lori) Smitala, Thomas John Smitala, Todd Smitala and Claudio; his father-in-law and his wife, Kenneth and Monique Smitala.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Tributes
"Our sympathy goes out to Tina and the entire Tesch family. We will be thinking and praying for you all. We are having a mass said for Beno on Tues. Sept 9th at St John Church."
"Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Friends of Jerry. May God Take each one in His arms and heal their hearts with his love at this sad time."
"Our deepest symapthies to the Tesch family. We met Jerry and Tina during bear season last year. My son got a bear on your land. Altho we didn't know you very long, you made us feel welcome. His smile will be missed. God bless you all. The Stefka family"
"We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Tesch family during this difficult time. We were all very sad to hear about the unexpected passing of Jerry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Harry & Aunt Ev Bill & Terry Hilger"