Gerald William Egstad

Gerald Egstage, age 67, of Granton, WI died Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center.Gerald William Egstad was born on January 28, 1948 in Beaver Dam, WI and adopted by Walter and Mary Egstad. He graduated from Granton High School in 1966 and then enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War from August 1968 to October 1969. When he returned home he worked as various jobs as a laborer. On October 14, 1972 he was united in marriage to Sandra Noah.Jerry was very active in and loved hunting, fishing until he couldn't participate any more.He is survived by his wife, Sandra, two daughters, Lisa (Jim) Bryan of Neillsville and Rebecca Egstad of Granton, grandchildren, Jeff (Dixie) Berres their son, Bryce and a baby girl due November 24, 2015 all of Oshkosh, WI, Brigette (Paul) Starkey of East Liverpool, OH, Katie Bryan of Oshkosh, WI and Jimmy Bryan of Neillsville, WI. Jerry is also survived by his siblings, Pat, Mike, Jim, Rick, Mary and Linda.He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Egstad and Walter's first wife, Lois, A Daughter, Barbara, foster parents, Mike and Martha Krause and a foster, sister, Laura Ver Hagen.A Memorial Service for Jerry will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Daniel Schoessow will officiate. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Zion Lutheran Church.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Jerry's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456