Jerold 'Jerry' W. Houser

Jerold “Jerry” W. Houser, 62, of West Salem, Wis., passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, in his home. He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on July 20, 1955, to Wendell and Dorothy (Schaller) Hauser.

Jerry graduated from West Salem High School, Class of 1973. He then attended UW River Falls, River Falls, Wis., and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. Jerry farmed in Gills Coulee with his family, and they named the home farm “Wildhaven Farm”. Jerrys passion was milking Registered Holstein Cows. He loved selecting the Genetics and Breeding and every aspect of being a Genuine Herdsman. Jerry was a past member of the Holstein Breeders Association, Brookside 4H, and a West Salem FFA Alumni. He was a Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badger Football fan, and enjoyed spending time and visiting with his family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed Western and War Movies.

He is survived by his two sisters; Joan Marker of West Salem, Wis., and Jill (Terry) Blank of La Crosse, Wis., one brother; Jeff (Johnnye) Hauser of West Salem, Wis., and many other relatives and friend’s.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law David Marker.

A funeral Service will be held at 12:00 (Noon) Saturday Aug. 5, 2017, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 359 Leonard St., West Salem, Wis. Rev. Jonathan Schmidt will officiate. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 AM until the time of services in the church on Saturday.

Quote “One thing I will miss on this earth are my roadside chats with Mel Moe and Fred Miller. Mel kept me informed about all activity going on in Upper Gills Coulee. Fred kept me informed about the lower half of Gills Coulee and the state of farming in general. Together, we couldn’t solve anything” End Quote-Jerry W. Houser

The Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Jerrys family would like to take the time to “Thank” Gundersen Hospice and all the health care workers for the wonderful care that Jerry received during his illness!

We also would like to thank all the friends and relatives for their visits during his illness.

Memorial are preferred and can be made to the donors charity of choice in Jerrys name.