Obituary: Jerome G. (Jerry) Sefkar
Jerome G. (Jerry) Sefkar, age 86, passed away on Friday March 7th. 2025. He was born on December 10, 1938 in Reedsburg, WI to George and Emma (Hasz) Sefkar. He graduated from Baraboo High School with the class of 1958 and on June 3rd, 1961 he was united in marriage to Judy Schubring at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo, WI. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Debra in 1962 and Randy in 1964.
After high school graduation, he worked at General Motors in Janesville for 11 years before going to work for Briggs Transportation in Baraboo. He then joined Wis. Power & Light for 16 years and then Fish Lumber in Sauk City for 5 years before retiring in 1999.
After retirement he stayed busy detailing cars, driving limo for Classic Limo Service and mowing fairways at the Baraboo Country Club.
While living in Baraboo, he was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church and ushered there for many years. He was a member of the Baraboo Lion’s club and enjoyed being their tail twister. He was also past president of the Circus City Rod & Gun club and past president of the Baraboo Bowmen’s club.
He loved the outdoors and always looked forward to deer and turkey hunting. He had many fond memories of his fall fishing trips up at the Chippewa Flowage with his son-in-law and others.
He was very proud of his family and loved getting Snapchats and pictures from them and hearing what was going on in their lives.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of 63 years. His daughter, Debra (Jerry) Craker of Lyndon Station. His son, Randy (Beth) Sefkar of Minnesota. His five granddaughters: Lindsey (Matt) Muchow of Reedsburg, Caitlin (Sam) Redeker of Reedsburg of Baraboo, Morgan (Jeff) Leary, Myckenzie (Brian) Kloos and Brooke Sefkar (Luke Bruss) all of Minnesota. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren and another one due in June. His sisters: JoAnn DePonte (Bob Ivey) of Davis, Il and Lorna Hammer of Fort Atkinson, WI. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters- in- law: Arthur (Kathy) Schubring, William (Shirley) Schubring, John (Judy) Schubring and Jean (John) Darrow, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents and in-laws, Arthur and Dorothy Schubring, his brother Lorin and sister Rosie Butler and two brothers in-law and two sisters in-law, Duane Butler, William Hammer, Virginia and Kathryn Schubring. He was also preceded by several nephews and a niece.
Visitation was from 5-7:00 PM on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at Farber Funeral Home, 2000 Viking Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53939. Funeral service was Wednesday morning March 12th at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 624 East St., Baraboo, WI 53913. Visitation was also from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Burial followed in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo.
His family would like to give a big thank you to Dr. Randy Krszjzaniek for his many years of care for Jerry and also to Agrace Hospice and to his nurse, Courtney, for her help this last year.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Agrace Foundation at giving@agrace.org and/or Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Reedsburg, WI.
