Aaron T. Persinger, 52, of Whitewater, WI passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, peacefully at his home after a short but valiant fight against cancer. Despite facing a challenging battle, Aaron remained the humble, kind, and charismatic person everyone knew him to be.
Aaron was born on July 22, 1973, in Milwaukee. He grew up in Eagle and was a 1991 graduate of Palmyra-Eagle High School. Aaron worked as a contractor for most of his working career and was very skilled with his hands. He could fix or build just about anything and was always willing to help a friend or neighbor in need.
On March 27, 1993, Aaron was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Katie Lorenz, and the two enjoyed 32 years of marriage together. Aaron and Katie were blessed with two daughters, Olivia and Lindsey. Their daughters were his greatest pride and joy.
Aaron was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his canine best friend, Ruby. He has always had a love for dogs but the bond he had with Ruby was truly special. Aaron also had a love for riding his BMW motorcycle and he would often attend ‘bike nights’ with friends.
Above all else in Aaron’s life was his immense love for his family. He was a devoted husband and dad and he will be greatly missed but forever remembered by those he leaves behind.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Katie Persinger of Whitewater, his two dear daughters, Olivia Persinger of Whitewater, and Lindsey (Eric) Crissey of Whitewater; his sisters, Sarah (Aaron) Schultz of Dousman and Rebecca Reilly; and his father-in-law, David Lorenz of Cochrane, WI. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his canine companion, Ruby.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Kathleen Reilly and his mother-in-law, Linda Lorenz.
A Celebration of Life Open House for Aaron will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 with a time for sharing memories starting at 7:00 PM at the Gibson Family Funeral Home (499 Elkhorn Road, Eagle, WI 53119). Per Aaron’s wishes, all friends and family are encouraged to wear casual attire.
Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Eagle and Palmyra, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com
