"Had a great 30 + year working relationship with Jerry. He always went above and beyond in dealing with fuel customers, and truly cared about them. He will be missed. Condolences to the family. John Harris (Ontonagon County Road Commission)"
In loving memory of
Jerry Remington
July 29, 1941 - August 30, 2022
Jerry Remington, a longtime businessman, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Antigo. He was 81 years old. He was born on July 29, 1941, in Antigo, a son of Elwyn and Lillian (Heller) Remington.
He was a graduate of Birnamwood High School. Following high school, he went to Madison and received a degree in business.
Jerry served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and was called to duty in 1961 to Fort Lewis, Washington. Jerry came back to Birnamwood in 1964 and started Birnamwood Oil Company with his father, Al, which was later renamed Remington Oil and expanded to Remington Motors.
In the late 1980s, Jerry started Antigo Yamaha with Joe Yakey and TJ Sport and Ski with Tim Young. Jerry and his son, JP, have worked side-by-side for 32 years.
Jerry had a passion for business adventures, working too hard, and used cars. The words often coming out of Jerry's mouth were "Fuel is our game". He enjoyed going to car auctions, attending sporting events for his grandchildren, and supporting JP's racing career and VP Racing Fuels.
Survivors include a son, JP Remington of Antigo; a daughter, Nikki (Tom) Heinzen of Antigo; six grandchildren, Erika, Alex, Sydnie and Baily Heinzen, Ryker and Brinlee Remington; two ex-wives, Gail Remington and Donna Remington; his little buddy, Rudy; and all his employees that he saw as family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judy (Charlie) Melzer; and best friend, Monty Krueger.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Kohn officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service all at the funeral home.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
Tributes
"Jerry will be sadly missed by all of that were lucky enough to know him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time! "
"Our sympathy to the Remington family. i called on Jerry and AL at the Pontiac dealership for 17 years while with GMAC. Many good memories and stories will be remembered. Bill Orgeman."
"Our condolences to all of the Remington family. May Jerry "Rest in Peace" and his family find strength in our Savior during their turbulent time. Brenda and Gary Goerke"
"MY Condolences to JP and the Family... Jerry was always a Good Person to me , and he always Gave me Good Deals... R.IP....."
"Jerry and I graduated together from Biramwood High School. He was our class president and liked by everyone. We enjoyed seeing him at our class reunions. He was a good guy!"
"JP and family, Thank you for allowing us to share Jerry and Rudy at Gardenview.There was never a dull moment.,???? Sincere sympathies, Teri Hunt"
"Sending our deepest sympathies to the Remington Family "
"An absolute Pilar of the community. Not just a successful man, but a good man. The magnitude of this loss is unfathomable, as the world needs more like him and not one less. "