MUSKEGO - Age 86. Born into eternal life on August 25, 2021 after living a long and fulfilling life.

Loving husband of Shirley (nee Smith) for 62 and 1/2 years. Beloved father of the late James (Debbie) Gerrits, Ann Newkirk (Don Liedtke), Margaret (Tony) Przybylka, the late Christine (Dan) Barber, Catherine (Jon) Elert, Dennis (Jane) Gerrits and Barbara (Dan) McNally.

Proud grandpa of Brad, Aaron, Cory, Ethan (Jordan), Emma (Chris), Sarah (Nick), Megan, Bill, Ashley, Caitlin (Dakota), Hailey, Daniel (Dana), Alexandra (Steve), Patrick (Olivia), Chuck (Angela), Clara (Dmitriy), Max (Samantha), Nick, Johanna (Austin), Ben (Sarah), Frank, Henry (Abby), Adam, Gavin, Michael, and Sophie.

Blessed with 18 great-grandchildren. Further survived by sister-in-law Geraldine Helmers and brother-in-law Merlin Smith, other family members and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers and son-in-law Pete.

Visitation at St. Leonard Catholic Church, W173 S7743 Westwood Drive, Muskego on Friday, September 17th from 12 noon to 1:45 pm. Funeral Mass 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family which will be used for Patrick's favorite charities.