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Obituary: Donald Gerald Jennerjohn

Donald Gerald Jennerjohn, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Feb. 18, 2017.  He was born March 29, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay to Elmer and Dorothy (Delarwelle) Jennerjohn.  He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955.  On June 21, 1958, he married Rosemarie Nellis.   She preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 2016.

Don attended Door-Kewaunee Teachers College in 1957 and later earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in 1964.  He taught school in Gardner, Lake Geneva and the majority of his career at the Sturgeon Bay Middle School.

Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and various crafts.  He especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

He is survived by 3 children, Cathy (John) Paul, Debra (Jim) Charles, and Mark (Tina) Jennerjohn;  7 grandchildren,  Jeremy (Pam) Lardinois, Zachary (Emily) Paul, Mehgan (Warren) Kohls, Shauna (Mike) Bosman, Derek (Jenna) Jennerjohn, Dylan (Mercedes) Jennerjohn, Abby (Quinn) Struck: ten great-grandchildren; brother Raymond (Ellen) Jennerjohn, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother Tony and 2 great-grandchildren.

According to his wishes, no public services will be held.  Forbes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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