Jerry Burlingame, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home November 2, 2026. He was a private man who loved Jesus, his family, and business. When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said, “Just Jerry”.
A Memorial Service for Jerry will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 21st at the Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Preston Tippen officiating. Military rites will follow outside provided by The American Legion Post 54. The family welcomes relatives and friends for a time of visitation from 9am until time of service at the funeral home.
He was born on January 13, 1943 to Addison and Florence (Simonson) Burlingame in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from Alma Center Lincoln High School in 1961 and enrolled in the United States Army in 1963. He was stationed in Germany where he met the love of his life and wife Ilona (Kämmler). They were married July 23, 1965 in Harvard, Illinois. Together the two of them created a life revolving around faith, family and business. He served as CEO of their business, Marshfield Senior Services, Inc. for 23 years.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Ilona (Kämmler) and his children Roy and (Kristin Johnson), Tina (Brower), Tanya and (Jake Reigel), Brother Keith (Sandra) Burlingame. He adored his grandchildren: Hilary (Mike Wang), Savannah (Dustin Bertrand), and Mariah Brower (Andrew Reed); as well as his great grandchildren: Ava and Allie (Wang), Max and Amilia (Bertrand); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is proceeded in death by his parents: Addison and Florence Burlingame, His brothers Lyle (Alma), Roy (Eileen), and sisters Dorothy (Taylor), and Irene (Clyde) Shoemaker.
The family would like to offer heartfelt appreciation to Bob Wild, the Sanford Medical Center Surgical, ICU, and rehabilitation teams, Compassus Home Hospice; and Marshfield Senior Services Inc. for their compassionate professional care.
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