Jerry James Footit, 84, moved on to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on October 2, 1942 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Lavern and Gwendolyn (Steede) Footit. Jerry married Sandra Bittner on July 13, 1963.
He was an assembler for General Motors. Jerry had a love for hunting, Harleys, gambling and blackjack in casinos, M&M’s collecting, and old country Westerns.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.
Jerry is survived by his son Timothy J. Footit of Whitewater, daughters Kimberly L. (Gary) Ramsden of Fort Atkinson, Wendi S. (Henry) Gobel of Cambridge, eight grandchildren; Desirae, Ryan, Kailee, Chelsea, Adam, Dallas, Emily and Benjamin, along with fourteen great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his two sisters Judith Coleman of Janesville and Carol (Ron) Stanaway of Brighton, MI.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Tami C. (Ronald) Schultz, his sister Christina (John) Long, and brother Lavern Footit Jr.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to the Wisconsin Veterans Home at The King (N2665 County Road QQ, King, WI 54946).
Visitation to be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM, with Certified Celebrant Shelley Bayer officiating. Interment to follow at Richmond Cemetery.
