Obituary: Jerry Coxe, 86

Jerry Coxe, 86, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.

Born September 11, 1937, in Whitewater, Wisconsin to Kathryn Lucille and James Chester Coxe II.

He graduated from Whitewater High School Class of 1955.

Following graduation, he met the love of his life Carol Krebs. They married September 8, 1956. Together they welcomed into this world their three beloved children, Gerald “Fritz,” Donna and Jim.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Carol of 67 years; his children, Fritz (Kathie) Coxe, Donna Coxe, and Jim (Kelly) Coxe; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Jerry loved farming and created a life farming with his wife Carol and son Fritz. He enjoyed watching sports especially watching his beloved Green Bay Packers.

He also enjoyed talking anything farm any chance he could and going for his daily lunch runs into town with Fritz. McDonald’s, Burger King and Culver’s all knew the two old hippies.

Jerry was always there to help anyone who needed a helping hand.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn and Jim Coxe II, his sisters, Mary, Patti, Carol Kim and his granddaughter, Tiffany.

At the request of the family private services were held. 

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