Obituaries

Sun Prairie/DeForest – Gerald “Jerry” Amos Warmuth, age 87, of Sun Prairie, formerly of DeForest, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 4, 2025, at UW Health East Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Columbus, Wisconsin to parents Edmund and Helen (Maertz) Warmuth.

Jerry was very giving, helpful and very devoted to his faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, including a long commitment at the North Bristol Sportsman’s Club.

Jerry is survived by his children Michael (Stefanie) Warmuth, Dawn (Donald) Peters, Kelly (Angela) Genter, and Kent (Jill) Genter; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his sister Sally Ehlenfeldt; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene; son Jeff; parents; his sisters Marie, Caroline, Anna, and brother Ralph.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Talamore Assisted Living, St. Olaf Catholic Parish, and to Fr. Bala Kasipogu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Olaf Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 623 Jefferson St, DeForest. Burial will follow at St. Olaf Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest and again on Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

“All to Jesus through Mary”

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Windsor/DeForest Chapel

6924 Lake Road

608-846-4250