Born March of 1950 and passed away in his home and bed, January 17th 2025 at the age of 74. He went on “His Terms” the only way he did anything!

A loving father to Shelli, grandad to Camille, Anthony (Nicole), and great grandad to Antonio. Jerry was a father figure to Joe and Theo. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles (Bud) Culbertson and Otillia “Tillie” (Nee Pechacek), sisters Joyce, and Janice Marshall, brother Charles (Buddy) and Susan Culbertson. He was loved by his nieces Dawn, Jenni, Tricia, and Sweet Ali and his nephew Chad (Katheryn).

Jerry was born and raised in the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa area. After high school at Tosa West, he was a mechanic and followed suit in the Sprinkler Fitter Field Union #183 until retirement. He comes from a long line of proud family members. His grandfather was one of the founding union members.

Big Jer had a love of tinkering, Harleys, beer, union meetings, the show Gunsmoke, his dogs Rocky and Julio, not in any particular order. He loved being on his “Hog” traveling to many states and bike rallies.

He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a very unique and stubborn man. He would boast that he did not shave his whiskers or cut his hair in over 20 years.

A memorial and celebration of life will be held Saturday March 8th from 11am to 2pm with a prayer service to follow at his beloved Union Hall (W175 N5700 Technology Dr Menomonee Falls Wi 53051).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the animal rescue in Jerrys name or monetary means to the family to help cover recent medical/funeral expenses.

Click here to donate to the Wisconsin Humane Society in Jerrys honor.