Gerald C. Graham

Gerald C. Graham, age 82, of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice.  Jerry was born on June 24, 1938, in Fairmont City, MN, to the late Elmer and Augusta (Klein) Graham.  After graduating from high school, Jerry served in the United States Army.  He lived in several states before moving to Wisconsin where he was employed as a correctional officer with the Fox Lake Correctional Institute in Fox Lake, WI, and later worked at Dairyland Auto Center for over 25 years in Randolph, WI.  Jerry had a true passion for the outdoors.  In his younger years, he loved walking through Bradley Park taking in the scenery.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling out, and riding his 4-wheeler.  Jerry looked forward to planting and tending to his flowers each spring.  He was a proud family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.    Survivors include his five sons, Jay (Brenda) Graham, of Ripon, WI, Tom (Kim) Graham, of Pontiac, IL, Rick Graham, of Battle Creek, MI, Tim (Joanne) Graham, of Beaver Dam, WI, and Steve (Hope) Graham, of Jacksonville, IL; two daughters, Dori (Mike) Boos, of Tomahawk, and Vikki Van Buren, of Ripon. Jerry is further survived by 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Augusta; his granddaughter, Tara; his son-in-law, Kendall; and two brothers and two sisters.  Memorial services for Gerald Graham will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 12:00 PM, at Generations Funeral Home.  Pastor Larry Mathein will officiate.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services at noon.  Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.