Gerald (Gerry) W. Nett, age 70, of Stockbridge and Chilton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence into the loving arms of his saviour on December 13, 2017.
He was born on May 30, 1947, to Elmer and Esther (Wagner) Nett of Marytown WI.
On April 16, 1966, he was married to Joyetta J. Schneider.
He recently retired from J&E Construction as a truck driver, diesel mechanic and welder. He enjoyed playing guitar, drums and going to musical venues including Molley Busta and Elvis concerts. In his spare time he enjoyed working out in the shed on multiple projects, spending time with family, friends and his favorite pet Coco La Bean. He shared his love of God by volunteering his time giving bible studies and visiting prisoners. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School WI and Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton WI, specializing in welding.
He is survived by his five children; three sons, Michael (Barbara) Nett of Haughton LA, Daniel Nett of Fox Lake WI, and Jeremy (Faith) Nett of Tamaroa IL and two daughters, Nicole (Dion) Spranger of Appleton WI, Christa Nett of Monona WI; eight grandchildren Michael Hobermann of Valders, Jordan Nett and Hunter Nett of Little Rock AR, Cassidy Nett of Fond du Lac WI, Ryan Nett of Madison WI, Samuel Nett, Joyetta Nett, and Evan Nett of Tamaroa IL; two great grandsons Grayson and Jackson Stobb of Fond du Lac WI; one brother Kenneth (Janice) Nett of Charlesburg WI, one sister Karen Nett of St Peter WI and fiancé Beverly Meyers of Menasha WI. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a grandson Alexander Nett, brother-in-law Chuck Nett, and nephew Timothy Nett.
Visitation and Services: Family and friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 1-3:15 PM followed by the service at 3:30 PM with Pastor Charles Butler at Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Ave, New Holstein, WI 53061. On Monday, December 18, 2017 entombment will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton WI.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
For additional information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net