Jerome Donald Rasner “Jerry”, 71, of Wallace, Mich. passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born August 4, 1948 in Menominee, Mich. to the late Kenneth and Vivian (Erickson) Rasner. Jerry graduated from Stephenson High School in 1966 and left the family farm to pursue a job in the banking industry. On November 4th, 1967 he married Ann Rivard in Milwaukee, Wis. Jerry moved his family back to Wallace in 1977 and returned to the family farm. In 1982 Jerry entered the financial planning industry and worked for IDS and Ameriprise Financial and for several years was the Field Vice President of the U.P. and part of Wisconsin.

Jerry was a member and took great pride in being active in any way he could at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Wallace, Mich. He loved golfing, deer and bear hunting, being with friends at the Oh SH Camp. Jerry also enjoyed many winters with his wife Ann at their Condo in Arizona. Jerry absolutely loved life on the river and spending time with his family. Jerry was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed attending games courtesy of his wife Ann’s season tickets. One of Jerry’s special gifts was to make everyone he encountered feel important.

Jerry is survived by his wife Ann of Wallace, Mich., stepson Patrick (Carolyn) Hayes of Elm Grove, Wis., sons Mark (Brenda) Rasner of Fond Du Lac, Wis., Mike (Annie) Rasner of Wallace, Mich. and DJ (Amanda) Rasner of Crystal Falls, Mich. Grandchildren: Kendra, Kane, Kaylee, Hannah, Cody, Keifer, Britt, Dietrich, Solomon, Reuben, Evie; step grandchildren Nicholas, Codi, Jeremy, Alena, Nick, Adam, Ali and Trevor.

Sisters Lois (Fred) Pfitzer and Peggy Tafelski; brothers-in-law David (Lynette) Rivard, Paul (Rosemary) Rivard, Bill (Maryann) Rivard, Glen (Christine) Rivard and Clarence Pelkey.

Special friends Darrell Erickson, Dick Freis and all the members of OH SH Camp.

Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth “Sonny”, Marlin and sister Nancy Rasner, sister-in-law Janet Pelkey

A special thanks to Dr. Peter Fergus, Suzie Sutherland, and the staff at Previa for their decades of compassionate care, and to the UP Home Health and Hospice.

Visitation for +Jerry+ will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 on the grounds of Advanced Blending Solutions (ABS) in Wallace, beginning at 11a and concluding at 2p.

At 2p, the public is invited to join the Funeral Procession, leaving from ABS, and driving through the Greenwoods area, where +Jerry+ grew up.

The drive will end at Mellen Township Cemetery around 2:30/3:00p for a graveside service with Rev. Brenda Greenwald officiating.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, +Jerry’s+ family will be using social distancing for the safety of all that attend.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund will be established, any acts of kindness or sympathy may be directed to Ann Rasner.