Gerald R. Kleinschmidt, 75, of N7390 Hwy. 107, Tomahawk, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff.

Jerry was born March 23, 1945 in Wausau, Wis., to Roy and Elaine (Saxby) Kleinschmidt. He was married to Judith Weiderhoeft on Aug. 9, 1964 in Merrill. She passed away in 1998. Jerry had been an auto technician for 47 years. He had worked most of his life at Smith Brothers Ford in Port Washington and later worked at Breaman Ford in Merrill.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Darlene) Kleinschmidt of Port Washington and Jason (Tina) Kleinschmidt of North Carolina. He is further survived by two granddaughters, Audrey and Violet.

Gerald did not want any formal service. Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk, is assisting the family. His cremains will be entombed at Merrill Memorial Park. You may view the obituary and share online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.