Gerald "Jerry" N. Sokolik

Gerald N. “Jerry” Sokolik, 76, of La Crosse, died from a stroke on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on March 4, 1943 in La Crosse to Fred and Helen (Schmidt) Sokolik. Jerry graduated from Aquinas High School in 1961 and served with the US Air Force. He married Bonnie Fetterer on September 23, 1972 in La Crosse. He had worked at Century Telephone for 35 years. Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Men’s Club at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, golfing, and was a talented handyman. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, a son Bryan (Christine), a daughter Shawn (Travis) Schute, five grandchildren, Samantha, Breanna, Caylee, Cameron and Kaitlyn, two step-grandsons, Bryce and Austin, and a sister, Lorraine Sokolik. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Janice Verkaaik.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish. Rev. Brian D. Konopa will officiate. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse on Sunday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and at the church on Monday from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Memorials may be given to Aquinas High School or Mary, Mother of the Church Parish.