Gerhard Jentsch, age 86 of Antigo, formerly of Random Lake, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1937, in Hilbert, a son of Gerhard and Arline (Krahn) Jentsch. On September 12, 1937 he was baptized at home by Rev. Gerhard Barthel of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. He was confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran church in Chilton on March 29, 1953 by Rev. G. W. Zuberbier.
Gary served in the United States Navy from September 13, 1955 to September 11, 1959, having served aboard the USS San Joaquin County LST-1122 and the USS Piedmont.
He married Harriet Degnitz on May 28, 1960, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Random Lake.
He was employed at Kettle Lakes Co-Op in Random Lake from 1976 to 1999 as the Mill Manager. He then worked part-time at the mill until he moved to Shawano in 2015. In 2017 he moved to Antigo.
Gary was a long-time member of St. John Lutheran Church in Random Lake. He was an active member and volunteer at St. John Lutheran School and Sheboygan Lutheran High School. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet Jentsch of Antigo; daughter, Rhonda Newsome of Antigo; two sons, Richard (Jennifer) Jentsch of Sheboygan Falls, Randall Jentsch of Kewaskum; four grandchildren, Samantha Jentsch, TJ Newsome, Patrick Jentsch, Cassandra Jentsch; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas Jentsch, Kyree Newsome, Khalil Newsome; six brothers, Allan (Mary) Jentsch of Sheboygan, Alvin (Judy) Jentsch of West Bend, Roger (Bonnie) Jentsch of Campbellsport, Gus (Eileen) Jentsch of Plymouth, Ronald (Janet) Jentsch of Random Lake, Arthur (Bernice) Jentsch of Saukville; two sisters, Anna Praefke of West Bend, Lorraine (Glenn) Gross of Sheboygan; and sister-in-law, Gail Jentsch.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. David Karolus and Rev. Jarod Fenske officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at church.
Burial will take place at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Random Lake on Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m.
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My deepest regards to the Jentsch family on your loss of Gary.
I remember working with him at the coop. Many good days were spent getting work done, on slower days a few jokes were played on each other and other employees. I think of him everytime I pass the house in Sherman Center.
My prayers to the family, may he "R.I. P." !! 🥀
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Rick & Pam Immel--Gordon & Lisa Wells--James & Bonnie Tackes--Mike & Katie Janik
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