Gerald Hausmann Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Hausmann passed away on 31 January 2025.

Jerry was born 29 March 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Lester and Ruth Hausmann. Jerry attended Lincoln Grade School, and, at a young age, his parents moved to Menomonee Falls. Jerry Graduated in 1965 from Menomonee Falls High School.

It was at that time he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Jerry served two tours in Vietnam between 1965 and 1969, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal. After that, he remained in the USMC Reserve for a few more years before enlisting in the Army Reserve for an additional 18 years reaching the rank of Sergeant First Class.

On June 22, 1974, he married Elke Weiss and remained married to her until her death on Aug. 22, 2019. During the time he was enlisted in the Army Reserves, he was employed at Stroh Die Casting as a smelter and worked in the shipping and receiving department, retiring in 2006.

Jerry played softball into his 40s on a bar league and for Stroh Die casting. Jerry was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and followed NASCAR; he went to NASCAR races with his long time friend Wylie. Jerry loved all his children and the many pets that he had. Jerry also enjoyed going to activities that the grandchildren were involved in.

Jerry was involved with the Vietnam Veterans Association, Disabled American Veterans, Life member of the Marine Corp League, member of the Military of the Devil Dogs, American Legion and the VFW. Jerry was involved with the Toys for Tots organization serving as toy coordinator for a few campaigns; he served as chaplin at funeral services for brothers in arms that have gone before him and carried the colors in many parades as a Junior Vice Commandant.

Jerry is survived by his brothers, Jimmy and David (Marga) and sisters Dianne and Sandy (Dennis Percell). He also is survived by his daughter, Brenda (David Behling); son Robert (Carrie) Weiss; daughters, Sandy (Guy Bark) and Melissa Hausmann; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Ruth; his wife, Elke; half brothers, Skippy and Louie; half sister, Donna; son Brian Weiss, and over the years, many fur babies.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Lori Chaney, Lake Forest Senior Living (formerly Good Samaritan) Assisted Living and Hospice of the Ozarks for their compassion and love.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to Hospice of the Ozarks.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. A funeral service for Gerald will follow at 3 p.m. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, concluding with military honors provided by the Alley-White American Legion Post 52.

Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Arrangements are by Kirby& Family Funeral & Cremation Services-Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com