Jerome H. GAUTHIER

Jerome H. Gauthier, 66, formerly of Green Bay, died in Cape Coral, Fla., surrounded by his wife and children. Jerry entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, following his courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born Jan. 25, 1939, in Florence County, Wis., to Stanley Gauthier and the late Elinor Gauthier. He was a graduate of Premontre High School. On Nov. 3, 1962, he married Judith Ann Brereton. Jerry was a sheet metal mechanic by trade, retiring from Tweet-Garot Mechanical in January 2001 after 30 years of service. He was an avid boater and enjoyed the opportunity to complete America’s Great Loop with his beloved wife and “First Mate,” Judy.Survivors include his wife, Judith, and their children, Jeffrey and his wife, Margaret; Jennifer; Jill and her husband, Brendan; and one grandson, Jacob. Jerry is also survived by his father, Stanley; two brothers, Art (Carol) Gauthier, Ken (Rebecca) Gauthier; one sister, Gail (Jerry) Busch; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Cal Rose; and many nieces and nephews.Welcoming Jerry into Heaven are his mother, Elinor Gauthier, and mother-in-law, Winifred Brereton.Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 2270 S. Oneida Street, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Hablewitz officiating.Lyndahl Funeral Home is serving the family.The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the wonderful nurses at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Fla., for their outstanding dedication, care, and guidance to Jerry and his family during the final days of his battle.