Jerald "Sam" Wurm

Jerald “Sam” Wurm (56) born November 22, 1967 in La Crosse, WI to Jean (Plagge) & Jim Wurm. He passed Monday April 29th, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam fought to the very end, never believing the cancer would win.

Sam worked for many different construction companies over the years. From laborer to supervisor, he loved his work and the people he met along the way.

Sam loved hunting, fishing, word searches, the Packers, biking, puzzles, and any time spent with family and friends. Sam’s last days were spent at home being around family and friends.

Sam is survived by his brother Joel Wurm, daughters Cassie and Candice, Aunt Renie Plagge, Ex-wife and best friend Tina Kohlway, many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and his great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his stepmother Margie Wurm, and stepsiblings Jimmy Wurm, Janet Wurm and Angela Forde.

Sam is preceded in death by his grandparents Nubs & Evelyn Plagge, his mother Jean (Plagge) Wurm, sister Jodie Eckert, uncle Jerry Plagge, a cousin Joe Plagge, as well as his dog Obie.

Services will be held at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in La Crosse, WI on May 4th, 2024. Visiting hours will begin at 10:00a.m. with a prayer service and open mic for memory sharing going from 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. Immediately following the service, burial will take place at Trinity United Church of Christ in La Crosse, WI.