Gerald J. "Jerry" Kaniewski

Found peace on Monday, April 21, 2025, age 88 years. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Mattila). Loving father of Barbara (William) Luepke. Special longtime friend of Diane Rossa, her daughter, Alexis (Joel) Kramschuster and grandson Jensen. Dear brother of Kenneth (the late Pat) Kaniewski. Brother-in-law of Thomas Pokorski. Preceded in death by his siblings, Marge (Sylvester) Nowakowski, Dorothy (Lloyd) Wallenfang, Evelyn (Leonard) Dziedzic, Florence (Ervin) Boschke, Grace Pokorski, Donald (Dory) Kaniewski and Connie Sawyer; nieces, Pam Dziedzic and Debra Malzahn. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Jerry was a member of the Woodland Golf League and South Shore Bowling League. He was a loyal Milwaukee Braves and Brewers fan, Packers fan, an avid golfer, bowler and fisherman. Jerry was also a numismatist and nature lover. Lastly Jerry will be fondly remembered by his friends at the Solid Gold McDonalds.

Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm. Memorial Service at 3:00pm. Private inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education, Inc.

Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home

Bay View Chapel

3275 S. Howell Avenue

414-483-2322