Jerry Jerome Pfund, age 76 of Mondovi, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday August 3, 2014 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi surrounded by his loving family.He was born on July 25, 1938 in the Town of Gilmanton to LaVere and Grace (Rustad) Pfund. On August 3, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage to LaVonne Gatz. This union blessed them with four children.
Following their marriage, they relocated to Kenosha, WI where Jerry began a longtime employment with American Motors Corporation. After moving home to Mondovi Jerry began his own excavating and septic service business. Jerry retired in 2009, when his son took over the business. Following his retirement, he enjoyed camping, especially at Lake Chetek where he and his wife owned their own travel trailer. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed pontoon rides with his family on the lake and playing guitar and singing songs around the campfire. Jerry will be remembered as a true and beloved husband, loving dad and grandpa leaving behind the most treasured memories that will last in their hearts forever. Jerry will be sadly missed his beloved wife of 57 years, LaVonne of Mondovi; his four children, Jeffrey (Vicki) Pfund of Mondovi, Pam Rud of Mondovi, Steve (Kathy) Pfund of Racine, WI and Kim (Kendall) Klevgard of Gilmanton; his grandchildren, Stacey, Kriste, Nicole, Trevor, Steven, Kayla, Shelby, Kelli; 9 great grandchildren; sister Sharon (Duane) Davis; brother, Ardeen (special friend, Janet) Pfund; also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Vilas Pfund. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jerry will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi with Gary Preston; Chaplain of the American Lutheran home officiating. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
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