• Visitation: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 12 pm – 2 pm at TRINITY LUTHERNAN CHURCH (7900 Nicholson Rd, Caledonia)

• Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2 pm at TRINITY LUTHERNAN CHURCH (7900 Nicholson Rd, Caledonia)

  • Link for Funeral Service Livestream

• Burial & Military Honors: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9 am at SOUTHERN WISCONSIN VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY (21731 Spring St, Union Grove)

Gary Gordon Jahns

Was called home to the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at age 81. Devoted husband to Kathy (nee Holtz) Jahns. Dedicated dad to Carl (Sandy) Jahns, Christal Pelzek, Cherie (Dan) Large, Chad (Beth) Jahns. Cherished grandpa to Justin (Julie) Pelzek, Cortney (Mason) Saari – Pelzek, Michaela Large, Caitlin (Gil) Jahns-Gonzalez, Collin Jahns, Samantha (fiancé Cooper Koker) Large, Sawyer Jahns, Isabella Jahns, Brooke Jahns, and Nolan Jahns. Great-grandpa to Rory Pelzek. Dear brother to Keith (Linda) Jahns and Bryan (Jeanne) Jahns. Beloved brother-in-law to Nancy (Scott) Flatow and Sandy (Nick) Borchardt. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

Born in Milwaukee, WI Gary was a proud and longtime resident of Oak Creek. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. In later years, his service became a source of deep pride, and he cherished the time spent reconnecting with fellow Marines at reunions.

A devoted Lutheran, Gary was a longtime member of St. John’s and Trinity Lutheran Church, where he freely offered his time and talents to others. Whether helping with home or school projects or volunteering with Builders for Christ, he was always ready to lend a hand.

Gary built a lifelong career as a union electrician and retired with pride in his trade and the friendships he formed along the way.

Family always came first with Gary. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed motorcycling, snowmobiling, hunting, water skiing, and riding ATVs. He will be remembered by family and friends as a mentor, a man of faith, and someone who could fix just about anything.

Many thanks to the hematology oncology nurses at Milwaukee VA hospital and Gary’s hospice team, Ghazi, Mindy and Courtney.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 12 pm – 2 pm at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (7900 Nicholson Rd, Caledonia) with a funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Live stream will be available for those unable to attend on Trinity Lutheran Caledonia’s YouTube page. Please click here to join the livestream service.  Burial with military honors will take place at SOUTHERN WISCONSIN VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY (21731 Spring St, Union Grove) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Caledonia School Expansion and the UW- Madison Carbone Cancer Center are appreciated.

HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
9200 S 27th St. Oak Creek, WI

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