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Gerald ‘Jerry’ T. Stellick

MINDORO — Gerald ‘Jerry’ T. Stellick, 56, of Mindoro died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse.

Jerry was born in La Crosse on July 22, 1952, to Donald and Bernadette (Bleskacek) Stellick. He attended La Crosse schools and was a 1970 graduate of Central High School, where he excelled in sports and was an all-state linebacker for the Red Raider football team. He attended UW-La Crosse and also played linebacker for the Indians under Coach Roger Harring.

Jerry was a member of the La Crosse Fire Department from 1975 until he retired with the rank of captain in 2005. On June 12, 1993, he married Starla (Donaldson) Myers in La Crosse.

Jerry played 16-inch softball for many years with the “Battling Bohunks” from the Bohemian Hall and participated in many of the old-timers tournaments also. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing as well as other outdoor activities. He was also an avid Packer fan.

He is survived by his wife, Starla; two sons, Ryan Stellick and Jeffrey Stellick, both of La Crosse; a stepdaughter, Brenda Campbell of Onalaska; three grandchildren, Cherish Myers and Savannah and McKenna Campbell; two sisters, Jean Stellick of Onalaska and Barb (Rod) Newhouse of La Crescent, Minn.; two brothers, Rick (Mary) Stellick of Hilbert, Wis., and Steve (Lori) Stellick of La Crosse; and two nieces, Susan and Sarah Stellick. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, La Crosse. The Rev. Lawrence B. Berger will officiate. Friends may call at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.