Jerry Paul took his last breath with his daughters at his bedside at the Aurora Zilber Hospice House in Wauwatosa, WI on 1/6/2026. He was born in Rock Island, Illinois and raised in Moline, IL where he graduated from Moline High school and attended Black Hawk College. Jerry moved from the Quad Cities to Germantown, WI in 1983 where he worked at Custom Pak as a paint chemist for 18 years. 

 Jerry was known for being very generous with his time and knowledge as well as keeping a meticulous lawn. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed working on DIY projects, from building sheds to performing his own lawn mower and vehicle repair. He taught his daughters how to work on their own vehicles and empowered them to take on their own DIY projects. Jerry had a dry sense of humor and enjoyed taking pictures of the family that he loved so much. He enjoyed watching the Packers and old TV shows, snacking on sweets and Chinese Buffets. 

 Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Angela (Jacob) Kipp and Ginette Endres, four grandchildren, Gabrielle and Isaiah Endres, Kurt Paul, and George Kipp and two step-grandchildren, Emma and JD Kipp. He is also survived by his younger brother, Jon (Renita) Paul, and multiple nieces and nephews and other loved extended family members.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father and mother, Herschel and Ruth Paul, and his older brother, James Paul. 

Services for Jerry will be held on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 at the Schmidt & Bartelt funeral home ( N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave. Menomonee Falls, WI.) The visitation will begin at 1:30 until the time of service at 3:00pm.  In lieu of flowers memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project appreciated.