Jerry Franklin Schnicker, 77, of Dahlgren, IL went home to be with the Lord at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born on October 19, 1947 in Dahlgren, IL to Gene & Katherine Schnicker. On August 20, 1970 he married Joyce (Fisher) Schnicker, who survives.
Jerry worked as a janitor at Dahlgren Grade School, was a member of the Dahlgren Community Chapel church, and served as a trustee on the Richardson Hill Cemetery board. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, mowing, reading, and going to church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and with his pet dog Hoss.
Jerry is survived by his wife Joyce Schnicker, 3 children: Connie (Jim) Melton, Jerry (Juli) Schnicker, and Donna (Bub) Lenard; 8 grandchildren: Hayley (Bennie) Webb, Cheynia Hanson, Blair Schnicker (and significant other Robert), Blake Schnicker (and significant other Jaylynn), Deena (Kameron) Martinez, Calvin (Halle) Lenard, Natalie (Caleb) Miller, and Lili (Cameron) Toms; 10 great-grandchildren: Harper Anderson, Adalynn Kaufman, Parker Hanson, Chase Webb, Zachary Kaufman, Klay Martinez, Willow Whitlatch, Kaisey Martinez, Drew Martinez, and Taytum Webb; 4 siblings: Larry (Betty) Schnicker, Olive (Larry) Thomas, Mike Schnicker and Tina (Tom) White, several nieces & nephews, and his special pet dog Hoss.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gene & Katherine Schnicker, a granddaughter Kayla Hanson-Walden, a brother Paul Schnicker, and a sister Vera Fisher.
A public visitation for Jerry Franklin Schnicker will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren, IL. A private family-only viewing will take place before opening the doors to the public at 5:00 p.m. There will be no funeral service at this time, and the visitation service will dismiss at 8:00 p.m. Following cremation, a private burial of ashes will be held in Middle Creek Cemetery in Dahlgren at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Gholson Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses and will be accepted at the service or at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
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