Gerald “Jerry” James Hefty Age 88, of Rice Lake, WI, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Rice Lake.

He was born on July 23, 1933 in Mikana, WI to Gerald and Evelyn (Krohn) Hefty.

Jerry graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1952. He was married to Diane Denise on December 31, 1955 and she preceded him in death and he later married Carole Steiger Havlicek on July 20, 2002 in Rice Lake. Jerry was a dairy farmer and drove truck/moved crates at Johnson Truck Bodies in Rice Lake for over 35 years. Jerry enjoyed horseshoe pitching, bowling, fishing, hunting and playing dart ball.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Hefty; 2 daughters, Karen Hefty and JoEllen (Brian) Abler; 4 grandchildren, Thomas, Dawn, Amber and Theresa; 4 great grandchildren, Avery, Emily, Natalee and Dresden; 4 stepchildren, Anita (Guy) Baxter, Ronald Havlicek, Debra Havlicek and Alex (Michelle) Havlicek; 5 step grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane; a son, Roger Hefty; his parents; and a brother, Roger Hefty.

Funeral Services will be held at 2PM Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in Rice Lake, Rev. Jon Cluppert officiating, with interment in Cedar Lake Cemetery in Mikana, WI. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the Funeral Service at the Church.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.

Last Update: Jun 03, 2022 11:59 am CDT